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Brycinus imberi
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| Red Congo Tetra | |
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| Red Congo Tetra | |
| Species | Brycinus imberi |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L) |
| Size | 9.843 in
19-25 cm (7.5-9.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Red Congo Tetra, Spot-Tail Tetra
[edit] Synonyms
- Alestes imberi, Alestes bequaerti, Alestes curtus, Alestes fuchsii, Alestes fuchsii taeniata, Alestes humilis, Alestes lemairii, Brachyalestes imberi, Brachyalestes imberi affinis, Brachyalestes imberi curtis, Brachyalestes imberi imberi, Brachyalestes imberi kingsleyi, Myletes imberi
[edit] Sexing
- The males are more vibrant in colour. Sexual dimorphism on anal fins of males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A large fish that does best in shoals. Keep with fish of similar size that are generally peaceful but fast-swimming.
[edit] Diet
- Will take most meaty foods. Will accept pellet and flake food but prefers live/frozen such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a large and spacious tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- Generally peaceful active and fast-swimming fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish with a forked tail and large scales. Mostly iridescent silver in colour with a black spot on the caudal peduncle. Fins are translucent with red hues.
