HY511 Candy Cane Tetras!

HY511 Candy Cane Tetras!

A.k.a. the "Ornate" or "False Rosy" Tetra, this is a somewhat newly discovered species.  The HY511 Candy Cane Tetra is native to Peru and the Amazon and has gorgeous coloration with striped fins.  They are also quickly growing in popularity with fish enthusiasts!  Most are translucent with light pink or maroon in color with white and red stripes on their fins.  

This peaceful species make an elegant addition to any aquarium, and can create beautiful displays in a planted tank.  They are best kept in groups of at least 6 since they are schooling fish.  Due to being kept in such numbers and to how they like to swim about the upper-middle levels of the water - sometimes also exploring the bottom levels - they will be most successful in an aquarium of 20 gallons or more.  These Tetras enjoy and best thrive in dense vegetation, dim lighting, slower (or redirected) water currents, and plenty of places to hide or explore such as rocks, driftwood, and floating plants.

HY511 Candy Cane Tetras will appreciate having very clean water, too, so regular bi-weekly 30-50% water changes may be necessary.  This species are fantastic community fish that can be kept with other small, amicable tankmates (or even larger, non-aggressive invertebrates).  Good tankmates may include the Diamond Tetra, Bleeding Heart Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra (also on sale for 2 for $5 until August 12th!) or the Kuhli Loach.  Other types of fish that could be housed with these colorful tetras could be Barbs, Rasboras, or even certain Discus species.  

They are easy to care for, fairly hardy, remain pretty small, and are suitable for beginners as well as experienced hobbyists.  These Tetras can be quite active in the aquarium environment and are sure to be noticed by onlookers in any tank!  You can get the HY511 Candy Cane Tetras for only $3.99 each at Uncle Bill's Pet Centers until August 12th!