Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra

Alestopetersius caudalis

Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra is a peaceful bottom-to-middle swimmer.

PeacefulBottom to middle swimmerBeginner – Intermediate

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Quick facts

Adult size
≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in)
Care level
Beginner – Intermediate
Temperament
Peaceful
Swimming zone
Bottom to middle swimmer
Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH
10–20 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
up to 5 years

Care requirements

Care level: Beginner – Intermediate.

Lifespan: up to 5 years.

Water parameters

Suitable water: temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.5–8, GH 10–20 dGH.

Temperament and compatibility

Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra is peaceful and suits calm community fish.

Swimming zone and behavior

This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.

Feeding

As an omnivore, Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.

Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.

Natural habitat and origin

Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Before adding this fish

  • Avoid aggressive or highly competitive fish.
  • Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.

Similar fish profiles

Use these profiles to compare fish with similar care level, size, temperature range, or swimming behavior.

Blue Diamond Tetra Alestopetersius smykalai Same genus Same family Similar care level Intermediate ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in) 23–27 °C African Spottail Tetra Brachypetersius altus Same family Similar care level Same temperament Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in) 22–26 °C Blue Eyed Congo Tetra Phenacogrammus aurantiacus Same family Similar care level Same temperament Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in) 22–27 °C Blue Spot African Tetra Brycinus poptae Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 16 cm (≤ 6.3 in) 21–27 °C Adonis Tetra Lepidarchus adonis Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 2 cm (≤ 0.8 in) 21–26 °C African Banded Barb Barbus fasciolatus Similar care level Same temperament Same swimming zone Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in) 21–26 °C

FAQ

How large does Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra get?

Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra reaches ≤ 6 cm (≤ 2.4 in).

Is Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra peaceful?

Yes. Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra is recorded as peaceful and is best planned with calm community fish that do not harass it or dominate the feeding area.

What temperature is suitable for Yellow Tailed Congo Tetra?

Keep it between 22 to 26 °C.

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