Brown Congo Tetra

Brown Congo Tetra is a striking pick for planted aquariums, chosen for their iridescent bronze-brown scales, flowing fins, and peaceful schooling nature. Why you will love it Shimmering iridescent colouration with a distinctive lateral stripe Approx size in store: 4 - 6cm Active mid-water schooler that adds elegance and movement to larger aquascapes Community (peaceful; best kept in groups) Care requirements Care level: Easy Adult size: 7 - 8cm Temperature: 23 to 27 C pH: 6.0 to 7.5 Swimming level: Mid Minimum group size: 6+ Substrate: Any; dark substrate enhances their natural colouration Feeding: Offer a varied diet. A quality staple (flake or micro-pellet) plus frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworm) several times per week keeps colour and condition strong. Compatibility: Best with peaceful, similarly sized tankmates. Avoid fin-nippers and aggressive species. Excellent companions for other Congo tetras, rainbowfish, corydoras, and peaceful cichlids. School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend gradual acclimation and stable parameters for best results.