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Beckford's Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)

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beckfords pencilfish
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Stats:

Adult Size: 3" (6.5 cm)
Temp: 75-81 F (24-26 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Feathery plants, Java Moss, low pH desireable.
Diet:
Carnivore, eats flake, frozen, live with no problems.
Breeding:
Males slimmer, with white tipped fins. Java Moss needed for breeding. Acidic soft water.
Sociability:
Keep in groups. Other small peaceful fish possible as tankmates.
Related Spec:
(Nannostomus bifasciatus) Two Lined Pencilfish
(Nannostomus espei) Banded Pencilfish
(Nannostomus harrisoni) Harrison's Pencilfish
(Nannostomus marginatus) Dwarf Pencilfish
(Nannostomus trifasciatus) Three Striped Pencilfish
Special Info:
One of the more common pencilfish.

 

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