Albino Congo Tetra - (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

🐟 Albino Congo Tetra – (Phenacogrammus interruptus)

The Albino Congo Tetra is a striking albino variant of the popular Congo Tetra, featuring pale, translucent scales and bright red eyes. It brings a unique visual twist to community aquariums while maintaining the peaceful and schooling nature of its wild-type relatives.

🌊 Habitat & Care

• 🌎 Origin: Congo River basin, Central Africa
• 🏠 Tank Size: 30+ gallons
• 🌡️ Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• 💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• 🪴 Tank Setup: Planted aquarium with plenty of swimming space and subdued lighting

🍽️ Diet

• 🍤 Omnivorous: Accepts flake foods, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, and vegetable matter

⚖️ Temperament

• 🕊️ Peaceful and schooling
• 🤝 Best kept in groups of 6 or more

🧠 Behavior & Special Considerations

• 📏 Size: Up to 3.5 inches (9 cm)
• 🧼 Requires clean, well-maintained water and stable parameters
• 👀 Albino coloration may make this fish more sensitive to bright lighting

📋 At a Glance

💡 The Albino Congo Tetra is a beautiful, peaceful schooling fish that adds a unique albino charm to community tanks.