Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) es un alestidae de the Philippines and Central and North America; alcanza 6–8.8 cm a 23–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
23–26 °C
pH
6–8
Dureza GH
5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6–8.8 cm
Tanque mínimo
93 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few
Origen
Congo basin, Africa
Descripción de la especie
Phenacogrammus interruptus, a member of the family Alestidae, is native to Congo basin, Africa. Its colours are honest signalling: pale, scattered fish are telling you something is wrong. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 6–8.8 cm. Schools tightly; never keep below 6. Keep a proper school, dim the glare, and feed small foods several times a day. Maintain 23–26 °C at pH 6–8. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate oxygen levels
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Fine sand and gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plantas
Hardy common aquarium plants
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Schools tightly; never keep below 6
Dieta
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest
Compañeros recomendados
Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully