Golden Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)
From The Aquarium Wiki
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
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
Contents
Additional names
- Golden Pencilfish
Additional scientific names
- Nannostomus anomalus, Nannostomus aripiragensis, Nannostomus aripirangensis, Nannostomus beckfordi surinami, Nannostomus simplex
Origin
 |
This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild. |
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.
Environment Specifics
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Anything the species requires to be comfortable in the tank, such as caves or grasses. |
Behaviour
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Any behaviour quirks such as gulping air, or aggressiveness.. |
Identification
|
|
This section requires expansion with: Methods for identifying and differentiating this species from similar species. |
Pictures
Golden Pencilfish
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
)
