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Phenacogrammus
Phenacogrammus includes larger African tetras such as the Congo Tetra, known for their flowing fins and iridescent colours.
1 species indexed
What is Phenacogrammus?
Phenacogrammus is a genus of African tetras native to Central African river systems. They are larger and more robust than most South American tetras.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Found in river systems of the Congo basin with moderate flow and slightly acidic to neutral water.
| Temperature (typical) | 23 to 27 C |
| pH (typical) | 6 to 7.5 |
| Hardness band (typical) | soft to medium |
| Flow (typical) | medium |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Phenacogrammus
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Congo Tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus | 12.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Congo Tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus | 12.0 | 23.0 to 26.0 C | 6.0 to 8.0 | soft to hard | medium | peaceful |