{"product_id":"congo-tetra","title":"Congo tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name: Phenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Temperature: 23–27°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •pH Level: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Adult Size: 7–9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Minimum Tank Size: 120 Liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Temperament: Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Tank Level: Middle to upper swimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Diet: Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Care Level: Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Lifespan: 5–7 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a stunning African tetra known for its shimmering rainbow coloration and flowing fins. Males display elongated dorsal and tail fins with vibrant iridescent hues of blue, gold, and violet, making them a true showpiece in larger community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish are peaceful and thrive in schools of at least 6 or more. Their reflective scales look especially striking under soft lighting in planted tanks.Because of their size and active swimming behavior, they require more space than smaller tetra species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Rainbowfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Peaceful Gouramis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Larger Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Angelfish (in spacious tanks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Fin nipping barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Aggressive cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Very small nano fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest kept in peaceful, well planned community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •High quality flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Small pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in moderate portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •120L+ aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Planted tank with open swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Dark substrate to enhance colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Gentle to moderate filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   •Keep in schools of at least 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDim lighting enhances their natural iridescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57583427977603,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/swtropicalmarine.co.uk\/products\/congo-tetra","provider":"Southwest Tropical \u0026 Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}