Description
The Brown Congo Tetra is a shy but stunning fish. They are hardy, peaceful schooling fish that typically remain in large groups in the wild. It is therefore imperative that you keep these fish in groups of at least four to eight individuals. Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish.
Features of Brown Congo Tetra:
- Depending on the lighting and the position of the fish it can go from orange to yellow to greenish reflecting colours.
- The edge of the stomach has bright blue spots, and their eyes are a brightish blue.
- They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other aquarium fish
- Care Level : Easy
The Best Aquarium Size for Tetras:
Brown Congo Tetra is a schooling fish by nature, and best kept in groups of six or more. You may need a medium to large tank to keep a small group of Tetras. If you’re planning on introducing some tank mates and maybe even more Tetras—usually, the bigger, the better. These fish are active swimmers, so you need to provide plenty of space to prevent overcrowding.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
A schooling fish by nature, the Yellow Tail Congo Tetras are best kept in groups of at least six or more. They make an excellent community fish due to their peaceful nature. Avoiding much larger and more boisterous fish due to their timid nature. However, these fish might nip at slow-moving long-finned fish such as angelfish or fancy guppies; therefore, it is recommended that you avoid them. Also, as these Tetras have relatively long finnage, they should not be kept with known fin nippers such as Tiger Barbs.
Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Tetras:
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Brown Congo Food
Brown Congo tetras are omivores and accept most good quality dried foods such as granules, flakes and sinking pellets. These modern food products have been developed to provide all adequate nutrition to maintain your fish's health and dietary requirements.
Providing additional foodstuffs such as live, frozen, and freeze-dried meals such as bloodworm, daphnia, and tubifex once or twice a week will provide additional benefits to your fish's health and well-being but is not a must for this fish.
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Brown Congo Tetra Tank Guide:
Aquarium Heater :
The temperature of your Tetra’s tank should match that of its native environment. Ideal water temperatures sit between at a stable number between 23 ⁰C - 26 ⁰C
Light :
You can choose to use lighting in your aquarium if that’s what you prefer. Tetras spend most of their time in shaded waters in their natural habitat. To imitate that in captivity, dim lighting would be ideal. LED lights will provide the most customization and allow you to adjust the intensity until you reach the sweet spot.
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Substrate :
Sand, Pebbles, Rocks, Gravel and Dark Color Substrates. A variety of Substrates are avalibale in Coburg Aquarium.
Plants for Tetras:
They are accustomed to medium to large plants in their natural habitat and enjoy a well-planted aquarium with some open swimming space.
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Decorations for Tetras:
