Discover the 6 Most Popular Congo Tetra Colors for Your Tank

Green congo tetras are primarily standard female congo tetra, especially when they have more shades of silver in the body. This type of congo tetra typically looks bland and has no fanciful fins. They generally display a golden hue with a silverish-green undertone.

Yellow congo tetras which scientific name are Alestopetersius caudalis are from West Africa. The females are mainly olive-green, but the males have a more shiny blue back and white edges on their dorsal and ventral fins. The yellow stands out in their tail, with a hint of black stripe in the middle.

It is by far my favorite Congo tetra color. They have fascinating deep red fins and an iridescent purple-blue body. The red Congo tetra (Alestopetersius brichardi) is a rare tetra color, so it costs highly in the market.

The blue Congo tetra (Phenacogrammus aurantiacus) is also a rare African tetra. Its colors are unique! Their heads and eyes are fluorescent blue, and the body is shiny gold. However, the blue Congo tetra is very sensitive to the environment, which makes it hard to care for.

Orange Flash congo tetra (Alestopetersius cf. nigropterus) is among the most famous tetras in the market. Its striking orange color refreshes your eyes. Moreover, it is active and enjoys swimming throughout the tank.

Albino congo tetras (Phenacogrammus interruptus) generally display a soft cream hue with a slightly blue, silver, and yellow-gold hue. What makes them so distinct is genuinely not their albino body but their tail fin. It is grayish-violet feathery and stands out with white edges.