Candy Cane Tetra 3cm


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Description

Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi) – A Sweet Pop of Color for Your Aquarium

The Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi) is a beautifully vibrant freshwater fish that adds a playful touch of color to any aquarium. With its striking red and white body, resembling the classic candy cane pattern, this tetra is a standout species in both size and visual appeal. Known for its energetic personality and peaceful temperament, the Candy Cane Tetra is a fantastic addition to community tanks, where its bold coloration and active schooling behavior bring constant movement and excitement.

Native to the slow-moving rivers of South America, particularly Brazil, the Candy Cane Tetra thrives in schools and does best in a well-maintained aquarium with plenty of plant cover. Its attractive appearance and social nature make it a perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a colorful, yet peaceful, species to their tank.

Key Features & Care Guidelines:

  • Striking Coloration: The Candy Cane Tetra is named for its distinctive red and white striped pattern, which resembles the festive colors of a candy cane. This eye-catching coloration makes it a standout fish in any aquarium.

  • Behavior: Peaceful and social; best kept in schools of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural schooling behavior. The Candy Cane Tetra is active and enjoys interacting with other members of its school.

  • Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended for a small school, though larger tanks are ideal for more dynamic swimming and a healthier environment.

  • Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and temperatures from 74°F to 80°F (23°C to 27°C). A gentle water flow and good filtration are important to maintain water quality.

  • Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet will help maintain the fish's health and vibrant colors.

  • Tank Setup: Ideal for well-planted aquariums with moderate lighting. Hiding spots and open swimming areas will provide a balanced environment for these active swimmers.

  • Experience Level: Hardy and adaptable, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

The Candy Cane Tetra (Hyphessobrycon bentosi) is a bright and cheerful addition to any aquarium, adding both vibrant color and lively activity. Whether schooling in groups or darting gracefully through plants, this species will surely captivate anyone who views your tank.

Whether you’re collecting from our store, ordering dry goods, arranging local delivery or having livestock delivered nationwide, we’ve made it simple to choose the right option.


Click & Collect

FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE

Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.

Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.


Local Delivery

DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES

Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.

Minimum order: £50

Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25

Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.

Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.

Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.


Dry Goods Delivery

FREE UK Delivery Over £75

Spend £75 or more on eligible dry goods and receive FREE UK delivery on orders weighing up to 20kg.

A great opportunity to stock up on food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other aquarium or reptile essentials while saving on delivery.

Free delivery applies to eligible orders up to 20kg and excludes livestock, aquariums, terrariums and other oversized items.

Qualifying orders will automatically show the FREE UK Delivery option at checkout — no discount code required.

Standard Parcel Delivery

Our standard parcel delivery charges are calculated according to the weight of your order and the available delivery service.

Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.

Express Pallet

75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days

Designed for large and heavy orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.

Please note: We currently dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.

Adding Something to an Existing Order?

If your original order hasn’t been dispatched yet, simply place the additional items as a Click & Collect order and leave us a note asking us to combine them with your existing order.


Available to Order

See something you want that we don’t currently have on the shelf? Many of our products can be quickly sourced from our suppliers.

Products marked Available to Order are not currently held in stock at our store but are available for us to order on your behalf.

Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.

Once your item arrives with us, we’ll either dispatch your order or let you know it’s ready for collection, depending on the delivery option you selected.

After receiving your order, we’ll check availability with our supplier. If there are any issues or expected delays, we’ll contact you to let you know.


Nationwide Livestock Delivery

Have your new livestock delivered safely to your door using our specialist livestock delivery service.

Minimum livestock order: £50

Thursday Delivery — £24

Order by: Wednesday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Wednesday afternoon
Delivered: Thursday before 1pm

Friday Delivery — £24

Order by: Thursday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Thursday afternoon
Delivered: Friday before 1pm

Saturday Delivery — £29

Order by: Friday, 12 noon
Dispatched: Friday afternoon
Delivered: Saturday before 1pm

Livestock Delivery Exclusions

Unfortunately, our specialist livestock courier is currently unable to deliver livestock to the following postcode areas:

AB30–AB56 • DD8–DD10 • DG3–DG14 • FK17–FK21 • KA18–KA19 • KA26–KA30 • PA20–PA38 • PA80 • PH3–PH18 • PH20–PH40 • TR21–TR25

All BT, HS, IM, IV, JE and KW postcodes are also excluded.

If you’re unsure whether we can deliver livestock to your address, please contact us before placing your order and we’ll be happy to check for you.

Add Dry Goods to Your Livestock Order

You can include suitable dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to add food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other supplies at the same time.

Please note: Livestock deliveries cannot include frozen food or heavy items such as gravel, sand or other unsuitable bulky goods. These items must be ordered separately using an appropriate delivery method.

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