Short-Finned Congo Tetra (Rhabdalestes septentrionalis)
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Short-Finned Congo Tetra
Short-Finned Congo Tetra
Rhabdalestes septentrionalis
95 Litres (25 US G.)
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
6-20 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Alestidae
Contents
Additional names
- Short-Finned Congo Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Hemigrammopetersius intermedius
Origin
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Sexing
- Females are fuller in the belly than males.
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish but nothing with long fins.
Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Keep in a spacious tank with lots of open swimming space as well as hiding places amongst dense planting.
Behaviour
- An active shoaling fish.
Identification
- An elongate slender fish with a forked caudal. The body is translucent and silver with an iridescent yellow-green lateral line. The fins are mostly transparent but the caudal has hints of yellow colouration.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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