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Congo Tetra Fish
Congo Tetra Fish
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🌈 Congo Tetra Fish – Iridescent Beauty from Central Africa
Bring a splash of shimmering elegance to your freshwater aquarium with the Congo Tetra Fish (Phenacogrammus interruptus). Native to the slow-moving rivers of the Congo Basin, these peaceful schooling fish are prized for their flowing fins, rainbow-like iridescent body, and graceful swimming patterns. When kept in a well-maintained planted tank with a group of six or more, their full colors and personalities truly shine.
Congo Tetras are an ideal choice for community tanks, as they are peaceful, hardy, and compatible with a variety of other tropical species. Their subtle glow under soft lighting makes them a favorite among aquascapers and collectors alike.
🧪 Care Guide
| 🌿 Category | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🔬 Scientific Name | Phenacogrammus interruptus — a peaceful schooling tetra from the Congo River |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 74–82°F (23–28°C) — prefers stable, tropical temperatures |
| 🌱 Plants | Enjoys dense planting like Anubias, Vallisneria, and floating plants |
| 🍽️ Diet | Omnivore — feed high-quality flakes, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp |
| 🐠 Tank Size | Minimum 30 gallons — ideal for a group of 6+ for natural behavior |
| 🤝 Tankmates | Gets along with peaceful fish like rasboras, gouramis, angelfish, and corydoras |
| 🏞️ Tank Style | Natural-style aquascape with plants, driftwood, and open swimming space |
| 💧 Water Parameters | pH: 6.0–7.5 | Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (4–15 dGH) |
| 💡 Lighting | Moderate to low light enhances their shimmering body colors |
| 📈 Behavior | Active mid-level swimmers, best in groups to reduce stress and boost color |
| 🐾 Difficulty Level | Beginner to Intermediate — hardy but sensitive to poor water quality |
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Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20
Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20
At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our flat rate shipping starts as low as $20, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.
High Quality Product
High Quality Product
At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality product to our customers. Our fish, plant are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.
100% Live Arrive Guarantee
100% Live Arrive Guarantee
Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!
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High Quality Produce
At Tropicflow, we take the health and happiness of our fish, plant seriously. That's why we only send out the best of the best - healthy fish with shiny, vibrant colors and beautifully wide tails. And before they make their way to your aquarium, we give them the royal treatment: two full days of quarantine to ensure they're in top shape and ready for their new home.
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Flat Shipping Rates $15
Tropicflow offers UPS 2-day air flat rate shipping for $20, allowing you to consolidate multiple fish in a single order. This cost-effective shipping option ensures swift delivery while giving you the freedom to add as many fish as you desire to your order.
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100% Live Arrival Guarantee
At Tropicflow, our top priority is to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with their purchases. We understand that receiving a shipment with dead livestock or plants can be a frustrating experience, which is why we offer our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Rest assured, we are committed to making things right and ensuring that you are happy with your purchase.
