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Beckford's Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)

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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.