{"product_id":"congo-tetra","title":"Congo Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"263\"\u003eThe Congo Tetra (\u003cem data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"284\"\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, elegant freshwater tetra renowned for its shimmering rainbow colours and flowing fins. Native to the Congo River Basin in Africa, this species brings movement, colour, and presence to larger community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"539\"\u003eCongo Tetras are peaceful but active schooling fish that display their best colouration and behaviour in spacious, well-maintained aquariums. When kept in proper groups with compatible tank mates, males develop stunning iridescent hues and extended fin rays that make this species a true centrepiece fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"964\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–9 cm (3–3.5 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent blue, green, gold, and violet tones with translucent fins; males display longer, flowing fin extensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, elongated tetra profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eMales are larger, more colourful, and develop extended dorsal and caudal fin rays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eFemales are smaller with shorter fins and softer coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper water column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1495\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003eSchooling Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active swimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003eOther peaceful medium to large tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003eCorydoras and larger catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003ePeaceful cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eVery small or timid fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eAggressive or highly territorial species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eDense plants or spawning mops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults may eat eggs; separation required for breeding attempts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eRequires ample swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eBest colouration achieved with stable water quality and subdued lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eFlowing fins may attract fin-nippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eSensitive to poor water conditions compared to smaller tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquatic-plants\" title=\"Live Aquarium Plants Pet City\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\" title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; plants help diffuse brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\" title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\" title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\" title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eOccasional live foods for conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice daily in small portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet City \u003cspan\u003eaims to provide up to date product information including ingredients, size and colour specifications, packaging and product features, as provided to us by the product manufacturer. 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