{"product_id":"candy-cane-tetra","title":"Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon sp. HY511) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrighten up your home aquarium with the vibrant \u003c\/span\u003eCandy Cane Tetra\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHyphessobrycon sp. HY511\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003eHY511 Tetra\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003eRosy White Tip Tetra\u003cspan\u003e. Renowned for its translucent, light-pink to salmon body accented by striking red fins and bold white tips on its dorsal fin, this energetic shoaling fish adds dynamic movement and color to any setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/b\u003e Native to the lush freshwater tributaries of the Amazon River Basin in South America, Candy Cane Tetras naturally thrive in slow-moving streams and forest pools shaded by dense canopy cover and submerged vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e This hardy freshwater species is ideal for both beginner and experienced fishkeepers. Maintaining stable water parameters ensures vibrant coloration and optimal health:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 – 12 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Size \u0026amp; Environment Setup\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum \u003cb\u003etank size of 15 to 20 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended. As a active schooling fish, keep them in groups of 6 or more (8–10 is ideal) to prevent stress and observe natural group dynamics. Recreate their natural habitat with heavy live aquatic plants (such as Java Fern, Anubias, and Amazon Swords), dark substrate, driftwood, and gentle water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e As omnivores, Candy Cane Tetras are unpicky eaters. Feed a balanced diet consisting of high-quality tropical micro-pellets, high-protein flakes, and occasional live or frozen treats like daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms to enhance their natural red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful and non-aggressive, they pair well with other peaceful community fish, including small rasboras, Corydoras catfish, peaceful dwarf cichlids (like Apistogrammas), Otocinclus, and small gouramis. Avoid keeping them with large, aggressive species or known fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e Egg-scatterers by nature, breeding requires a dedicated breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic water, fine-leaved plants (like Java Moss), and low lighting. Parents should be removed post-spawning to protect the eggs, which hatch in about 24–36 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41341295591488,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-54.jpg?v=1787336633","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/candy-cane-tetra","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}