{"product_id":"albino-congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus","title":"Albino Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbino Congo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearlescent Colour • Elegant Fins • Peaceful Schooling Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbino Congo Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful colour variation of the classic Congo Tetra, featuring a pale, pearlescent body, soft golden tones and distinctive pink-to-red eyes. Mature males develop impressive flowing fins, creating an elegant display as they swim through the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir shimmering appearance stands out beautifully against green plants and darker backgrounds, making them an eye-catching choice for a spacious community tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbino Congo Tetras are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaceful, active schooling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that feel most comfortable with their own kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least six\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight or 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Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-planted aquarium with open swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants around the back and sides for security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating plants or shaded areas to soften bright lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water conditions, effective filtration and regular water changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure lid, as startled fish may jump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mature aquarium with soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbino Congo Tetras are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomnivores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thrive on a varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality tropical flakes or small pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp and daphnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome plant-based foods as part of a balanced diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small portions and ensure any shy individuals get their share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love Them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale gold and pearlescent colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, flowing fins in mature males\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive schooling display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking addition to larger planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank 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long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least six; eight or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial 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