Description

Candy Cane Tetra. The Candy Cane Tetra is a terrific addition to any freshwater community aquarium. The striking color pattern of the light pink body is accented with darker red markings in the fins and eye-catching bright white tips. The elegant nature of the Candy Cane Tetra creates an impressive display when kept in a school of six or more individuals. The Candy Cane Tetra or HY511 Tetra is a newly discovered species of fish that has not been officially given a scientific name. The Candy Cane Tetra is a member of the Characidae Family that is often confused with the similar Rosy Tetra. The ideal aquarium setup for the Candy Cane Tetra should include a variety of live plants, rocks and driftwood to recreate natural habitat and provide hiding spaces. Similar to other tetra species, the male Candy Cane Tetr.