Hyphessobrycon or Megalamphodus bentosi, (Candy Cane T., Ornate T., “Sp HY551” Tetra)

[bgarthe]

Cool newer tetras…..gotta love them. They’re in QT atm, but I will post my parameters later for reference for those who might enjoy having them as I do.

 

[Back in the fold]

A very sprightly looking fish !

 

[fishorama]

Very handsome! I'm not good at IDs but I thought "candy canes" has a striped dorsal fin, at least the males...or is it pelvic fins? Are yours young? Maybe that shows up later?

I admit to having issues with the similar serpae tetras long ago. Semi-aggressive pretty little snots LOL. It may have been our number of them, tank size or tankmates, I don't remember anymore. Deep in my heart I know better but it's hard to get past that early experience. High body red tetras, even tiny embers, I may never be ready to keep again, scarred for life...?

 

[bgarthe]

I am in no way an expert, but what I’ve read and seen, a reduced black on dorsal fin or white dorsal is H. bentosi while a heavier black dorsal fin is typical of H. rosaceus. The best way to tell is a thin shadow-like vertical bar on the body right behind the gills for IDing bentosi. These are supposed to be more peaceful than the Serpae Tetras. Like I said, this group needs work. For now…..I’m gonna just enjoy them from here in my fish room recliner. They’ve already colored up nicely and had a light meal.