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The Congo Tetra is considered by many to be the jewel of tetras in the home aquarium because of its natural beauty. It has long, flowing fins that some have described as shimmering and the main color tends to be silver with an orange glow.

The Congo Tetra does well in a peaceful community aquarium that is well lit and moderately planted. It prefers to swim in schools of 5-8 other Congo's in an aquarium that has plenty of room. It is best if this fish is the dominant species in the tank, or it may become shy and reclusive.

The Congo Tetra is an egg layer and because of this, you must make sure if breeding the fish, to separate the adults from the eggs or they may be eaten. Another consideration is that the eggs of this fish are extremely vulnerable to fungus, and the aquarium should be treated accordingly.

The Congo Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.

Ideal tank mates include: Tetras, Dwarf Gouramis, Danios, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, Discus, Angelfish, Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Plecos and small Scavenger Catfish.