TETRA ALBINO CONGO 4CM

The albino Congo tetra is a colour form of Phenacogrammus interruptus, not a separate species. Care is the same as the normal Congo tetra. Adults are pale pink to orange-gold with red eyes, clear fins, and a blue-violet sheen along the body. Males are larger and carry longer dorsal and caudal fins. They tolerate typical treated tap water if it is stable, but colour and long-term health are better in soft, slightly acidic water.

TANK SET UP: Length matters more than height. They are fast open-water swimmers. Use a tight lid — they jump. Dark sand or fine gravel, driftwood, and plants such as Anubias, Java fern, and Vallisneria along the back and sides give cover without blocking the swim path. Floating plants cut glare, which helps people with albinism, whose eyes are more light-sensitive than normal.

TANK MATE: Larger peaceful tetras, rainbowfish, Corydoras, peaceful Synodontis, bristlenose plecos, dwarf gouramis, Bolivian rams, and apistogrammas if the water suits both.

AOID: Avoid fin-nippers, aggressive cichlids, and very small fish or shrimp that can be taken as food. Their own long fins can get nipped if the tank is cramped or the school is too small.

SCHOOLING: Keep them in a proper group of at least 6; 8–10 preferred. A pair or trio hides, fades, and often stops feeding.

Males display to each other without real damage if the group is large enough and the tank is long.

SEXING: Males are larger, deeper-bodied, and have extended, flowing dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. Females are smaller and rounder when full of eggs.

FILTRATION: Gentle flow and good oxygen are enough; avoid a strong blast across the tank.

MAINTENANCE: Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0, and nitrate under about 20 ppm. Weekly 25–30% water changes

FEEDING: Omnivores that lean meaty. A quality flake or small pellet as the staple, plus frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, or mysis several times a week. A little spirulina or vegetable matter is useful. Once or twice a day.