Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

Remarks: Congo Tetras come from West Africa and grow to be fairly large for a tetra. Males have more color and longer fins. Females remain mostly gray with a blue-green sheen. Because of their size, they can be housed with larger cichlids like Severums, Angelfish, and Chocolate Cichlids, as well as smaller species like Apistogramma or Pelvicachromis.  Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus Common Name: Congo Tetra Max Size: 3.5" pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: West Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, dwarf cichlids, large peaceful West African cichlids, Corydoras, livebearers. Tank Mate Options: Albino Bushynose Pleco Red Eye Tetra Neon Swordtail *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other per