Albino Congo Tetra

$25.00 AUD

Albino Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

A Stunning Centrepiece Fish with Elegant Fins and Shimmering Colour!

Add a touch of elegance to your aquarium with the Albino Congo Tetra, a striking variation of the popular Congo Tetra. Featuring a pale, silvery-white body, distinctive red eyes and flowing fins, this active schooling fish brings movement and beauty to larger freshwater aquariums. Best kept in groups, Albino Congo Tetras are peaceful community fish that look particularly impressive when swimming together in a well-planted aquarium.

Striking Appearance: Features a light albino body, red eyes and elegant fins.
Peaceful Community Fish: Generally compatible with other similarly sized, peaceful freshwater species.
Active Schooling Behaviour: Enjoys swimming in groups, displaying more natural behaviour when kept with its own kind.
Aquarium Size: A spacious aquarium of at least 200 litres is recommended for a group of adults.
Adult Size: Can grow to approximately 8–10cm.
Water Temperature: 24–28°C.
pH Range: Approximately 6.0–7.5.
Diet: Omnivorous; accepts quality flakes, micro pellets and suitable frozen or live foods.
Lifespan: Around 3–5 years with appropriate care.

Care Requirements:

Keep in a group of at least 6, preferably more.
Provide plenty of open swimming space alongside plants and shaded areas.
Maintain clean, well-filtered water and stable aquarium conditions.
Choose tank mates that are peaceful and too large to be viewed as food.

Suitable For: Spacious freshwater community aquariums with peaceful, compatible tank mates.

Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate.