Congo tetra

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:

• Temperature: 75–81°F (24–27°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Soft to moderately hard water

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Prefers planted aquariums with open swimming space

Behavior & Personality:

• Peaceful, active midwater schooling fish

• Males develop longer, more ornate fins and brighter coloration

• Displays best colors in well-maintained, dimly lit aquariums

Special Notes:

• More rare than the standard Congo Tetra in the trade

• Stunning centerpiece for peaceful community tanks

• Sensitive to poor water quality—requires regular maintenance

• 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.