{"product_id":"congo-tetra","title":"Congo Tetras","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCongo Tetras have a striking rainbow hue and a long tail fin, which together make them attractive and entertaining to observe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCongo Tetras have a calm disposition and ease to maintenance, they'd be a wonderful addition to your community tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Congo River and other rivers in Central Africa are where the Congo tetra gets its start. African characins called Congo Tetra are incredibly attractive and grow a little bit bigger than most of their species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey have elongated, slightly compressed bodies that are iridescent in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe African species known as the Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is native to Zaire's Congo River Basin. To the extent that the water is acidic and shaded, they enjoy swimming in streams, marshes, pools, and tributaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIn their natural environment, Congo Tetras can grow up to 4.5 inches in length. Farm-grown ones, on the other hand, often measure 3-3.5 inches in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey have long, flat bodies, and huge scales that truly distinguish them from others. It has a rainbow glow that appears on its body under specific lighting circumstances, with blue predominating on its head and bellies. The center of their bodies has a beautiful red and gold tint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a revered freshwater fish species in the aquarium world thanks to its eye-catching sheen and brilliant colors. They were initially found in 1949. But it wasn't until the 1970s that these fish started to become commonplace in aquariums all over the world because of challenges with reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese fish are exclusive to the Congo River basin, as their name would imply. Typically, they make the local marshes, ponds, and tiny streams their home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese fish live in schools and tend to stick with big groups in the wild. This schooling nature produces beautiful expanses of color in captivity that will command notice in your tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCongo Tetras are extremely simple to maintain. For these fish, having nicely landscaped aquariums is very beneficial since it gives them somewhere to hide if they become startled or terrified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEither plastic or real plants will work, but it's important to remember that living plants will help keep nitrate levels low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor example, depending on the style of the tank, placing the plants at the rear and sides can leave most of the front with enough swimming room. Enough swimming space must also be left for them. Since they can be delicate, water quality is a crucial consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAn ideal environment can be created with effective filtration and circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCongo tetras are generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTetras, Rainbowfish, and Corydoras catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOmnivorous Congo tetras consume a variety of foods in the wild, including algae, worms, plants, and insects. They are simple to feed as pets. They like brine shrimp, blood worms, and live, fresh, and flake meals. Small meals should be given to them multiple times per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822672928929,"sku":"SFFDBXC074-Congo Tetra","price":320.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/148_congo-3.jpg?v=1773645521","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/congo-tetra","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}