Scientific name:

Phenacogrammus interruptus

Common name:

Congo tetra

Sexing:

Male is more colourful and has longer dorsal fin and extended tail.

Habitat:

Zaire

Food:

Flake and live food.

Care and maintenance:

A peaceful schooling fish, needs a large tank with plenty of swimming room, use a darker substrate and some floating plants, will show their best colour in subdue light

Water conditions:

4-18° dGH, pH 6.2-6.8

Temperature:

22°-27°c, 72°-80°F

Size:

2½” (65mm)

Tank size:

36” (91cm)