Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Banded Pencilfish

Banded Pencilfish (Nannostomus espei)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 1 1/2 " (3.5 cm) Temp: 72-81 F (22-26 C) Tank: 20" (50 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Feathery plants, Java Moss, low pH desireable.
Diet:	Carnivore, eats flake, frozen, live with no problems.
Breeding:	Males slimmer, brighter, adhesive spawner on leafy plants, such as Java Moss.
Sociability:	Keep in groups. Other very small peaceful fish possible as tankmates.
Related Spec:	(Nannostomus beckfordi) Beckford's Pencil Fish (Nannostomus bifasciatus) Two Lined Pencilfish (Nannostomus harrisoni) Harrison's Pencilfish (Nannostomus marginatus) Dwarf Pencilfish (Nannostomus trifasciatus) Three Striped Pencilfish
Special Info:	The only pencilfish with spots rather than lengthwise stripes.