Description
Overview:
The Yellow Congo Tetra is a selectively bred color morph of the popular Congo Tetra, featuring a warm golden-yellow body, shimmering iridescence, and flowing, translucent fins. It retains the same peaceful schooling nature and graceful swimming style of the standard form, making it a stunning and active addition to larger community aquariums.
Origin:
The wild-type Phenacogrammus interruptus is native to the Congo River Basin in Central Africa, inhabiting slow-moving streams and tributaries. The yellow morph is a captive-bred variety developed in the aquarium trade.
Feeding:
Omnivorous and easy to feed. Accepts high-quality flakes and pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to maintain vibrant color and health.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful and best kept with other medium-sized community fish such as larger tetras, rainbowfish, peaceful barbs, Corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Keep in groups of 6 or more for best color and behavior.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 75–81°F (24–27°C)
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
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Prefers planted aquariums with open swimming space
Behavior & Personality:
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Peaceful, active midwater schooling fish
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Males develop longer, more ornate fins and brighter coloration
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Displays best colors in well-maintained, dimly lit aquariums
Special Notes:
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More rare than the standard Congo Tetra in the trade
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Stunning centerpiece for peaceful community tanks
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Sensitive to poor water quality—requires regular maintenance
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Colors intensify with a high-quality, varied diet
The Yellow Congo Tetra offers a unique golden twist on a classic species, adding movement, harmony, and a warm glow to well-planted aquariums.
