Candy Cane Tetra – Hyphessobrycon bentosi – Tank Raised
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Add a splash of pink and silver to your aquarium with the Candy Cane Tetra. These peaceful schooling fish are known for their translucent bodies with a rosy blush and bright white fin edges. They thrive in community tanks and look stunning in groups.
Raised at our licensed Florida aquaculture farm, each fish is hand-selected for health and quality before shipping.
Free food sample with purchase
📦 Shipping & DOA Policy
• Ships every Monday via USPS Priority Mail (2–3 days)
• Please disregard USPS’s automated delivery estimates
• Live arrival guaranteed — send a clear photo in unopened bag within 1 hour of first delivery attempt
• Buyer covers reshipping costs if replacements are needed
• Heat or ice packs included as needed
⚖️ Care
• Temperature: 74–80°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Size at sale: ~1 inch juveniles
• Diet: Flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods
• Schooling fish — best kept in groups of 6 or more
⚠️ Legality
Buyer is responsible for complying with state and local laws regarding this species.