{"product_id":"congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus","title":"Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBring a flash of iridescent brilliance to your home aquarium with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/i\u003e). Renowned for their shimmering rainbow scales and elegant, trailing fins, these active schooling fish are a breathtaking centerpiece for any freshwater planted tank. Whether you are an experienced hobbyist or transitioning to intermediate fishkeeping, the Congo Tetra is a rewarding and dynamic addition to a peaceful community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAs their name suggests, Congo Tetras are native to the highly oxygenated, fast-flowing rivers and streams of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCongo River Basin in Central Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 entailed citation-end-23\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e Wild populations thrive in acidic, dark waters heavily shaded by rainforest canopies, which is why providing a simulated natural habitat brings out their most spectacular violet, blue, and gold-orange colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCare Level \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate. \u003cspan class=\"citation-22 entailed citation-end-22\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThey are sensitive to poor water quality, making regular water changes and excellent filtration a must.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 entailed citation-end-21\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 75°F - 81°F (24°C - 27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 entailed citation-end-20\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e 6.0 - 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 - 18 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAquarium Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e The ideal Congo Tetra environment is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eplanted aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 entailed citation-end-19\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e with a dark substrate and floating plants to diffuse harsh lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e While they appreciate dense vegetation along the back and sides to retreat into, they require plenty of open swimming space in the middle of the tank. Moderate water flow will mimic their natural riverine habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCongo Tetras are active, fast swimmers and can grow up to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003e3 to 3.5 inches\u003c\/b\u003e in length. Because they are a schooling species that must be kept in groups of at least 6 to 8 individuals, a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003eminimum tank size of 30 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is required, though a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"238\"\u003e55-gallon aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e is highly recommended to give them the swimming room they need to truly thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 entailed citation-end-18\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e is a true omnivore with a hearty appetite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e In the wild, they feed on insects, crustaceans, and plant matter. In the home aquarium, they easily accept a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStaple Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality micro-pellets or color-enhancing tropical flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eTreats\/Supplements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 entailed citation-end-17\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e Live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp will encourage optimal health and vibrant coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 entailed citation-end-16\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e They may occasionally nibble on soft-leaved plants if they aren't getting enough vegetable matter in their diet, so an occasional algae wafer or blanched vegetable can be beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThese tetras are peaceful community fish, but their large size and active nature can intimidate very small or shy tank mates. \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 entailed citation-end-15\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFurthermore, the males possess gorgeous, flowing fin extensions that can easily become targets for fin-nipping fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Rainbowfish, Corydoras catfish, peaceful bottom-dwelling loaches, standard plecos, and peaceful dwarf cichlids (such as Kribensis or Apistogramma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs or Serpae Tetras, and large, aggressive cichlids that might view the Congo Tetra as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBreeding Congo Tetras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBreeding Congo Tetras is a rewarding challenge for intermediate aquarists. \u003cspan class=\"citation-14 entailed citation-end-14\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThey are egg-scatterers and exhibit no parental care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Breeding Tank:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 entailed citation-end-13\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e Set up a separate, dimly lit breeding tank with soft, acidic water (pH around 6.0 - 6.5) and a layer of fine-leaved plants like Java Moss or a spawning mop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConditioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Condition the breeding pair with high-quality live and frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpawning:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the female is plump with eggs, spawning usually occurs early in the morning, triggered by the first rays of light. The female will scatter up to 300 eggs among the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 entailed\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePost-Spawning Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-12 entailed citation-end-12\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e Remove the adult fish immediately after spawning, as they will eat the eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mat-mdc-tooltip-trigger button entailed-button\" aria-label=\"Expand the fact-check response\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-21\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e The eggs will hatch in about 6 days, and the fry can be fed infusoria or liquid fry food until they are large enough to accept baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrder your Congo Tetras today and elevate your freshwater aquarium with one of the most magnificent schooling fish in the hobby!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⁃\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40955658764352,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-5.png?v=1775060051","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}