{"product_id":"tetra-congo-yellow-tail-4-5cm","title":"Tetra - Congo Yellow Tail 4-5cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetra - Congo Yellow Tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo Yellow Tail Tetra (Alestopetersius caudalis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking African schooling fish admired for its shimmering metallic body and vibrant yellow tail. As it swims through the aquarium, its iridescent blue and gold highlights reflect beautifully under aquarium lighting, making it an eye-catching addition to any planted community tank. Males develop more intense colours and elegant extended fins as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA peaceful and active species, Congo Yellow Tail Tetras thrive when kept in schools of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they display natural schooling behaviour and feel more secure. They are compatible with most peaceful community fish including rasboras, rainbowfish, Corydoras, and other non-aggressive tetras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlestopetersius caudalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Congo Yellow Tail Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Congo River Basin, Central Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful, schooling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 litres (larger for bigger schools)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23–27°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – accepts quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5 years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its brilliant yellow tail, shimmering body, and calm nature, the Congo Yellow Tail Tetra is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add movement, colour, and elegance to a well-planted freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Quantity Available - Will Sell out Fast!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote:\u003cbr\u003eWe can’t ship Livestock and Live Plants to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. Kindly check out our DOA and other policies before purchase!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Expect from Us\u003cbr\u003eAll Aquatic plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee!!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3092\/3382\/t\/6\/assets\/product_desc_below.jpg?15842792021627294165\" width=\"827\" height=\"349\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Micro Aquatic Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 tetra unsexed 4-5cm","offer_id":46095331065926,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO-2026-08-05T200445.401.png?v=1785935096","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/tetra-congo-yellow-tail-4-5cm","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}