Freshwater Fish
Congo Tetra.
A shimmering, iridescent tetra with long, flowing fins that catch the light as a school moves together. Peaceful and beginner-friendly; they look their best in a group in a planted 30-gallon-plus tank with gentle lighting.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Community
- Community safe
- Adult size
- 3"
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Phenacogrammus interruptus
Good tank mates
The Congo tetra is peaceful and community-safe, so it pairs well with other calm community fish of roughly its size: other medium tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful gouramis, and livebearers like mollies or swordtails. Avoid persistent fin-nippers, much larger or aggressive fish, and anything small enough to fit in its mouth. Keep it in a group of six or more so it feels secure and shows its best color.
Good to know
The Congo tetra is native to the Congo River basin in central Africa, one of relatively few aquarium tetras that come from Africa rather than South America.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
More in Freshwater Fish
You might also consider.
Visit the store
660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.