✨ Albino Congo Tetra – A Stunning, Shimmering Schooler!

The Albino Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a breathtaking variant of the classic Congo tetra, known for its soft pearlescent glow, translucent body, and delicate flowing fins. Their pale gold, peach, and silvery tones shimmer beautifully under aquarium lighting, making them a standout centrepiece fish for planted or community tanks.

Albino Congo Tetras are peaceful, active, and best kept in groups where their natural colours and fin displays truly shine.

⭐ Why Choose Albino Congo Tetras?

✔ Gorgeous shimmering colours
✔ Gentle, graceful swimmers
✔ Perfect for peaceful community tanks
✔ Stunning schooling behaviour
✔ Eye-catching display fish

📏 Fish Details

• Scientific Name: Phenacogrammus interruptus (Albino variant)

• Adult Size: 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro-pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms

• Origin: Captive bred

🐟 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons / 113 litres

• Schooling: Best kept in groups of 6+

• Setup: Soft lighting, dark substrate, planted tank recommended

• Water Flow: Gentle

💧 Preferred Water Parameters

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Nitrate: <20 ppm

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

🌿 Care Level

Easy to Moderate – Albino Congo Tetras are hardy but display their best colours when kept in stable, clean water with plenty of swimming space.

🧡 Perfect Tank Mates

• Other peaceful tetras

• Corydoras

• Gouramis

• Rainbowfish

• Peaceful dwarf cichlids

• Small community catfish

Avoid fin-nippers or aggressive fish.

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