Albino Congo Tetra

ALBINO CONGO TETRA

Phenacogrammus interruptus “Albino”

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Captive-bred variety – Congo River Basin, Africa

Adult Size: 3″–3.5″

Temperament: Peaceful / Active

Care Level: ⭐ Easy to Moderate

Tank Level: Middle / Top

🍽 DIET

Omnivore

Accepts: Quality flakes, small pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia, and insect-based foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

An excellent community fish for other peaceful, similarly sized species. Keep in a group of at least 6, preferably with more females than males. Avoid aggressive fish and persistent fin-nippers that may damage their flowing fins.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 74–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A rare albino form of the popular Congo Tetra, featuring a luminous pale body, reddish eyes, iridescent highlights, and beautifully extended fins—especially in mature males.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide a spacious aquarium with open swimming room, gentle-to-moderate flow, and shaded areas created by plants or driftwood. A dark substrate helps enhance its coloration. Maintain stable, clean water and feed a varied diet for healthy growth and full fin development.

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