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Name

Scientific name

Alestopetersius brichardi

Described by

Authority Poll, Year 1967

Family

Alestidae

Common names

Cherry Red Congo Tetra, Brichard's Congo Tetra, Roter Kongosalmler

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The cherry red Congo tetra, Alestopetersius brichardi, is an alestid from the middle Congo and tributaries such as the Busira and Ruki in D…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

80mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–28°C, pH 5–7

Hardness

1–10dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

DR Congo, Busira, Congo, Ruki, Tshuapa

Writing

Etymology

Alestopetersius: etymology not explained, but appears to be a combination of Alestes (type genus of the family Alestidae) and Petersius (original genus of the …

Distribution

Type locality is 'Yangambi, Lake Yandja', Yangambi being a settlement located on the Congo River in Orientale province, Democratic Republic of Congo. A. bricha…

Habitat

Not written yet

Aquarium size

Minimum base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are recommended.

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Maintenance

Décor is relatively unimportant and this species will do well in planted aquaria but ideally the aquarium should ideally be designed to resemble a flowing stre…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Wild fish are probably foragers feeding on small insects, crustaceans, fallen fruit, etc. In the aquarium it's easily-fed but the best condition and colours of…

Behaviour and compatibility

Lively and somewhat skittish but generally peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched, larger community aquarium. Fishes inhabiting similar en…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult males are more colourful than females and possess extended dorsal, ventral, anal and caudal fins, including the median rays in the latter, while nuptial …

Reproduction

Not written yet

Notes

This species is sometimes traded as 'cherry red Congo tetra' or 'super red Congo tetra' and has also been referred to using the misapplied names Alestopetersiu…

References

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