Beautiful colors, elaborate finnage, and a substantial size (4 inches) make the Congo tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus an extremely popular fish. A school of these handsome fish can be the star attraction in a large community aquarium. And yes, those are teeth in our cover model’s mouth! This is the only African tetra regularly produced by commercial hatcheries, and one of the species covered this month in Ted Judy’s “Large Tetras of West Africa” (p. 62). 

Feature Articles

Cirrhilabrus: The Fairy Wrasses

Author: Philip Hunt

A marine aquarium usually charms and enchants all who see it, but the extravagant coloration of the majestic fairy wrasses can make a tank positively mesmerizing!

A New Cichlid Species from Uruguay: Gymnogeophagus tiraparae

Author: Ivan Gonzalez, Marcelo Loureiro, Sebastian Oviedo, and Stan Sung

Our explorers share the discovery of an all-new cichlid hailing from Uruguay, a peaceful species that is both easy to keep and strikingly gorgeous in the aquarium.

Driftwood Structure in the Nature Aquarium

Author: Takashi Amano

The pioneer of the modern planted aquascape demonstrates the multiple ways that driftwood and moss can form the foundation for a layout’s overall impression.

From San Francisco to Milwaukee: The Great Pacu Project

Author: Tom Lang

When presented with the challenge of storing more than 50 huge black pacu and moving them across the country, Aquarius Aquarium Institute’s CEO came up with a creative solution.

Large Tetras of West Africa

Author: Ted Judy

The biodiversity of West Africa seems boundless, a perception reinforced by the many tetra species that make its teeming waters their home.

Leaves for Aquaria

Author: Colin Dunlop

Leaves may not be at the top of most hobbyists’ lists of aquarium necessities, but our author demonstrates how they can provide significant benefits in many setups.

Safety First! Basic Aquarium Equipment Precautions

Author: Paul Demas

Setting up and maintaining an aquarium is an eminently safe enterprise, but a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the few potential hazards of the hobby.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 12

Author: Ted Judy and Mike Hellweg

The checkered flag is in clear view as our authors race to the finish line and present some of their last spawns—find out who’s closer to the trophy!

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