- Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus
- Other Names:
- Family: Alestidae
- Origin: Zaire
- Adult Size: 3 inches (8.5 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, do not keep with agressive fish
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Mid, top dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, likes live foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 6
- Hardness: 4-18 dGH
- Temperature: 75-81 F (24-27 C)
- Expanded Profile
Congo Tetra
By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com Guide
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