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| + | :This Pencilfish accepts most foods which should be small for this fish's equally small mouth. Small pellet foods should be accepted along with [[daphnia]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. This fish will not compete for food so feed in a community tank carefully. | ||
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Revision as of 02:49, 13 December 2017
Golden Pencilfish
Golden Pencilfish
Nannostomus beckfordi
76 Litres (20 US G.)
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
5-19 °d
1:2 M:F
4-8 years
Family
Lebiasinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Golden Pencilfish
Additional scientific names
- Nannostomus anomalus, Nannostomus aripiragensis, Nannostomus aripirangensis, Nannostomus beckfordi surinami, Nannostomus simplex
Sexing
- The males are longer than females and the males have more red in their fins. The female has a golden stripe along their flanks.
Tank compatibility
- A very peaceful fish that should not be kept with boisterous or predatory fish. Keep with equally peaceful similar sized South American fish such as Corydoras and Neon Tetras.
Diet
- This Pencilfish accepts most foods which should be small for this fish's equally small mouth. Small pellet foods should be accepted along with daphnia and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. This fish will not compete for food so feed in a community tank carefully.
Pictures
Golden Pencilfish
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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