{"product_id":"congo-tetra","title":"Congo Tetra","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"282\"\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alestidae (African Characins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Congo River Basin, Central Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 3.5 inches (7.5 to 9 cm); males may grow larger than females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 years (can live longer with excellent care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e🌈 \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eMales display iridescent colors—blue, violet, green, and orange—especially under good lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eFlowing, long fins with white edges are a hallmark of mature males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eFemales are usually smaller and less colorful but still attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eBehavior and Temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"855\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eBest kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent fin nipping and stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eGreat for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 gallons (for a school)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73–82°F (23–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard (3–18 dGH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily planted with open swimming areas, dim lighting to mimic natural habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eOmnivorous: Accepts flakes, pellets, live and frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eA varied diet enhances their coloration—offer brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eCan be bred in captivity, but requires separate breeding tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eSoft, acidic water and fine-leaved plants or spawning mops help encourage spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eEggs are scattered and should be protected from adult fish, as they may eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Default 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