Family: Alestidae
Congo tetra — a Alestidae from Congo basin, Africa, gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Reaches 6–8.8 cm; schools tightly; never keep below 6. 23–26 °C.
A Alestidae species native to Congo basin, Africa: Phenacogrammus interruptus lives bottom-dwelling over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Adults reach 6–8.8 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Small Corydoras.
Intermediate difficulty. Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few; schools tightly; never keep below 6.
Hold 23–26 °C and keep it stable — 23–26 °C recorded range. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Adults reach 6–8.8 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 93 litres.
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Recommended tankmates: Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully. Avoid Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks.
Its home waters are Congo basin, Africa — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; no parental care. Subtle external differences.