Congo Tetra Fish
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- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
TheCongo Tetra, also known as the Congo fish, is one of the most stunning and elegant freshwater schooling fish in the aquarium hobby. With their iridescent rainbow-like shimmer, long flowing fins, and peaceful nature, Congo Tetras make a spectacular addition to any planted community aquarium. As one of the most colorful tetras types, the Congo Tetra fish is loved for its graceful swimming and compatibility with a wide variety of peaceful tank mates.
Native to the slow-moving rivers and tributaries of the Congo River Basin in Central Africa, the Congo Tetra (Phenacogrammus interruptus) is a larger tetra species known for its brilliant coloration. Males display metallic blue and orange hues with a reflective violet sheen that sparkles under aquarium lighting. Females are more subdued but equally graceful, creating a beautiful shimmering school when kept in groups.
A full grown Congo Tetra reaches about 3–3.5 inches (7–9 cm), making them one of the largest tetra species available in the aquarium trade. Their elongated bodies, flowing fins, and iridescent scales create a mesmerizing effect as they swim through the tank. The combination of Congo Tetra size, color, and movement makes them a perfect centerpiece fish for medium to large freshwater aquariums.
Congo Tetras are peaceful, active schooling fish that thrive in groups of six or more. They get along well with other calm species, making them perfect for community tanks. Ideal Congo Tetra tank mates include Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Gouramis, Corydoras catfish, and peaceful African cichlids. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species, as these can damage their long fins. A properly designed Congo Tetra tank should include open swimming spaces, gentle water flow, and a dark substrate to enhance their vibrant colors.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Congo Tetra for sale and other Tetras for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more fish available for sale, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and other aquarium supplies.
What You Can Expect From Congo Tetra
- Iridescent rainbow coloration that sparkles under aquarium lighting
- Peaceful schooling fish ideal for community aquariums
- Grows up to 3–3.5 inches when fully mature
- Active and hardy species suitable for intermediate aquarists
- Excellent choice among tetras types for centerpiece displays
Congo Tetra Water Parameters
- Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a small school (ideal Congo Tetra tank size)
- Temperature: 75°–82°F (24°–28°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 4–12 dGH
- Filtration: Moderate flow with clean, well-oxygenated water and weekly maintenance
Congo Tetra Care Guidelines
- Diet: Omnivorous. Provide high-quality flakes or micro pellets as a staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to enhance color and fin growth.
- Tank Setup: Decorate with live plants, driftwood, and open swimming spaces. Darker substrates and gentle lighting help bring out the metallic shine of Congo Tetras.
- Behavior: Peaceful and social; happiest when kept in schools of six or more. Display best coloration in calm, planted aquariums with consistent water quality.
Visit here to explore more about How to Care for Tetra Fish.
Congo Tetra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will Congo Tetra eat shrimp?
Congo Tetras may eat very small shrimp or baby shrimp, but they generally leave adult shrimp such as Amano Shrimp or larger Neocaridina species alone. Since Congo Tetra fish are mid-level swimmers and not active predators, they rarely hunt unless shrimp are tiny or newly molted. If you plan to keep shrimp in a Congo Tetra tank, make sure the aquarium has plenty of plants, moss, or hiding spots to protect young shrimp from being eaten.
Are Congo Tetra aggressive?
No, Congo Tetras are peaceful and non-aggressive fish. They are ideal for community aquariums and get along well with other calm species such as rainbowfish, rasboras, gouramis, and corydoras catfish. However, males may occasionally chase each other during breeding or territorial displays, especially in smaller tanks.
How many Congo Tetra should I keep together?
It’s best to keep at least 6 Congo Tetras together. These are social schooling fish that thrive when kept in groups. In a school, Congo Tetras display brighter colors, reduced stress, and more natural swimming behavior. Larger groups of 8–12 make for a more dynamic and visually stunning display in medium to large aquariums.
