{"id":419,"date":"2026-02-16T22:31:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/african-tetra-alestes-brycinus-longipinnis-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:31:55","slug":"african-tetra-alestes-brycinus-longipinnis-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=african-tetra-alestes-brycinus-longipinnis-5cm","title":{"rendered":"African Tetra Alestes Brycinus Longipinnis 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"74\">African Tetra (<em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"51\">Alestes brycinus longipinnis)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"97\"><strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"95\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"315\">The African Tetra is a large, schooling freshwater fish, notable for its sleek body, elongated fins, and dynamic swimming behavior. Active and striking, it makes a lively addition to medium to large community tanks.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"334\"><strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"332\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"547\">Native to West and Central Africa, including rivers and floodplains in countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Congo Basin. Prefers clear or slightly turbid waters with moderate flow and submerged vegetation.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"565\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"738\">Omnivorous. Accepts flakes, pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp), and small live foods. Benefits from a varied diet to maintain color and vitality.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"759\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"890\">Peaceful to semi-aggressive. Best kept with similarly sized fish in groups. Avoid very small species that may be seen as prey.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"911\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1024\">Low to moderate. Generally peaceful within its school but may show minor nipping if stressed or overcrowded.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1187\">Intermediate. Requires a spacious tank, good filtration, and stable water parameters. Thrives in schools of at least 6 individuals.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1216\"><strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1214\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1459\">\n<li data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1235\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1273\">pH:<\/strong> 6.5 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1301\">Hardness:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 15 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1459\">\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1327\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide open swimming areas with occasional plants or driftwood; strong filtration and regular maintenance ensure optimal health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1637\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Active, elegant, and schooling, the African Tetra (<em data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1542\">Alestes brycinus longipinnis<\/em>) is perfect for aquarists seeking a dynamic centerpiece for larger freshwater community tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>African Tetra (Alestes brycinus longipinnis) Overview The African Tetra is a large, schooling freshwater fish, notable for its sleek body, elongated fins, and dynamic swimming behavior. 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