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(Other members of the genus Phenocogrammus)
ADULT SIZE: 9 cm
WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 23-27 C
FOOD: Feed Phenocogrammus interuptus small live-foods and fine grade dried foods. Live and frozen insect larvae greatly appreciated (bloodworm, glassworm, mosquito larvae). Not a fussy eater.
DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Congo (DRC)
SEXUAL DIFFERENCES: Males are larger with more impressive finnage
AQUARIUM CARE: One of the few African characins regularly seen for sale in aquarium stores. An active shoaler, though a little shy at times; most at home in a darker tank, well planted in places, but with plenty of open space in which to swim - preferably against a current.
BREEDING: Requires a spawning tank with very soft, slightly acidic water. An egg scatterer.
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Other members of the genus Phenocogrammus
Other characin species
Other species from Congo (DRC)
The Congo tetra is one of the larger tetras generally available for the aquarium
BREEDING: Requires a spawning tank with very soft, slightly acidic water. An egg scatterer.
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Sorry no records.
Vegetarian fish Some catfish have a largely vegetarian diet; feed them potato, lettuce, cucumber or blanched peas. Some of these will have to be weighted down, or held in place with a commercially available lettuce grip (magnetic clips are far better than suction types). As with all fish, do not over feed; remove uneaten vegetable matter after a couple days
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