Candy Cane Tetra – Medium

Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi) in medium size. A colorful schooling tetra suited to peaceful planted community aquariums.

• Care level: Easy to Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Maximum size: About 2 inches
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Schooling: Keep 6 or more
• Plant safe: Yes
• Diet: Omnivore
• Tank compatibility: Peaceful community fish; best with other small non-aggressive species

Representative livestock: Exact color, markings, and size vary.

Photo: Holger Krisp / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.