Yellow Congo Tetra – Alestopetersius caudalis M 3–4 cm | Peaceful African fish

The Yellow Congo Tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis) is an impressively beautiful and peaceful schooling fish from the Congo Basin in Central Africa. With its bright yellow body, shimmering fins, and elegant swimming style, it is a fascinating eye-catcher for any larger aquarium. Especially in a school, it exhibits lively, harmonious behavior that adds natural dynamism to the tank.

This species originates from clear, slow-moving waters of the Congo and prefers an aquarium with open swimming space, dark substrate, and slightly subdued lighting. Its colors come out particularly intensely there, especially with a varied diet and well-maintained water parameters.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:

🐠 Size: 3–4 cm (M), final size approx. 8 cm
🌎 Origin: Africa (Congo Basin)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28 °C
💧 pH-Value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total Hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social Behavior: Peaceful, lively schooling fish, from 6–8 individuals
🌾 Aquarium: From 200 l, with roots, planting, and sufficient swimming space

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats live, frozen, and dry food. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes strong yellow coloration and vitality.

💡 Tip:
Subdued lighting, dark substrate, and a slight current particularly bring out the golden-yellow shimmer of the Yellow Congo Tetra.

👉 Conclusion:
The Yellow Congo Tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis) is a colorful, peaceful African fish that delights with its bright colors and lively schooling behavior – a highlight for any community aquarium with an African flair.