Congo Tetra at Wirral Aquatics
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Congo Tetra

Wirral Aquatics
Size: Small
Quantity: Single
Price:
£8.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

Native to the Congo River basin in Africa, the Congo tetra grows to around 12cm in length. The Congo tetra is renowned for its iridescent rainbow-like scales and flowing fins. Special requirements: Best kept in groups of 6 to 8 otherwise will lead to extreme shyness and poor colouration. These folk thrive in a planted tank at the back and sides – helping them to feel safe and secure but with lots of free-swimming space in the centre of the tank. Consider subdued lighting and dark substrate to mimic their natural environments. Diet: Congo tetras are omnivores.

At Wirral Aquatics our Congo tetras enjoy a diet of EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Spirulina and Insect Meal as well as fresh and frozen brine shrimp, bloodworm and daphnia. Tank mates: Rainbow fish, corys, dwarf cichlids. Avoid smaller fish which may get accidentally eaten or fish prone to fin nipping as the trailing fins of the males make them an easy target.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
23–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
54–321 ppm
Adult size
80 mm
Min. tank
25 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Congo Tetra tankmate overlap
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Panda Cory
Panda Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
22–25 °CpH 6–7.418–214 ppm
Hoplo
Hoplo
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
18–28 °CpH 6–8357–357 ppm
Festivum
Festivum
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
24–28 °CpH 6–889–89 ppm
Forktail blue eye furcata
Forktail blue eye furcata
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
24–28 °CpH 7–8268–536 ppm
large praecox rainbows
large praecox rainbows
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 4 8
GH ppm 0 300
23–28 °CpH 6.8–7.589–268 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

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