{"id":2325,"date":"2019-08-30T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2325"},"modified":"2019-07-26T10:55:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T10:55:06","slug":"congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus\/","title":{"rendered":"Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Origin and appearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Highly adaptable with a vibrant colouring, Congo tetras are a very\npopular choice for aquariums. They have iridescent red and blue stripes running\nthe length of their bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Congo tetra is named for its origins. <em>Phenacogrammus\ninterruptus<\/em> comes mainly from the central Congo Basin, where it typically\nlives in rainforest rivers, and belongs to the African tetra family. Kept\ncorrectly, <em>Phenacogrammus interruptus<\/em> can grow to 6 \u2013 9 cm and live to\nbe 10 years old. The males have a more intense colouring than the females,\nwhich are a little smaller overall. Male Congo tetras typically have extended\nmiddle rays on their tail fins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aquarium and water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create an appropriate habitat, the aquarium should have a\nvolume of at least 200 litres. Congo tetras prefer tropical temperatures of\n23\u00b0C to 27\u00b0C. The water should be slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH\nvalue: approx. 6.0 \u2013 7.8). A general hardness of 5 \u2013 19\u00b0 dGH is also recommended\nfor this species of tetra, but they can also be kept in a tank with slightly\nsofter or harder water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1166\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blauer-Kongosalmler2-72-1166x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blauer-Kongosalmler2-72-1166x800.jpg 1166w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blauer-Kongosalmler2-72-583x400.jpg 583w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blauer-Kongosalmler2-72-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Blauer-Kongosalmler2-72.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1166px) 100vw, 1166px\" \/><figcaption>Congo tetra (<em>Phenacogrammus interruptus)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Phenacogrammus interruptus<\/em> are shoaling fish and very\nactive swimmers. They should therefore be kept in a group of at least 6 creatures.\nCongo tetras are very peaceful fish, making them well-suited to community\ntanks. However, they should not be mixed with \u201cfin pickers\u201d. They mainly swim\nin the middle region of the tank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planting and decoration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aquarium should have vegetation around the edges in particular\nand plenty of space for the fish to swim. The plants should be placed at the\nback of the aquarium. There should also be places for the fish to hide. Try to\nreplicate the natural habitat of the rainforest rivers in the Congo Basin with\na dark substrate and floating plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congo tetras eat insects. They prefer bloodworms and frozen food but can also be fed plant-based dry food on occasion, which means you can feed them various foods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetramin\">TetraMin<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/aquarium\/tropical-fish\/fish-food\/snack-food\">Tetra Delica<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Origin and appearance Highly adaptable with a vibrant colouring, Congo tetras are a very popular choice for aquariums. They have iridescent red and blue stripes running the length of their bodies. The Congo tetra is named for its origins. 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