Familia: Alestidae
Congo tetra es un alestido de agua dulce originario de cuenca del Congo, África. Alcanza 6–8.8 cm; temperatura 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.
Dificultad media. Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few; Schools tightly; never keep below 6.
Mantén el agua a 23–26 °C. 23–26 °C recorded range. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Alcanza 6–8.8 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 93 L.
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest. Forraja sobre fine sand and gravel: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Compañeros recomendados: Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully. Evita Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks.
Su hábitat natural es cuenca del Congo, África, en warm freshwater streams and lakes.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; no parental care. Subtle external differences.