Congo tetra

Add an unmistakable air of majestic elegance to your aquarium with the Congo Tetra. Hailing from the central Congo River Basin, this stunning species is widely considered one of the absolute showpieces of the freshwater hobby. While young fish start out a modest silver, mature Congo Tetras develop a breathtaking, luminescent rainbow of colors across their bodies—shifting from shimmering opalescent blues and golds to warm copper-oranges under proper lighting.

The true defining feature of this magnificent tetra is its finnage. Mature males grow spectacular, flowing, feathery dorsal fins and unique, trailing central extensions on their caudal fins. They are a large, robust schooling species that moves with incredible grace, making them an ideal choice for larger planted layouts and sophisticated community aquascapes.