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Knightly Pencilfish (Poecilobrycon eques)

Synonyms:	Nannobrycon eques, Brown-Tailed Pencilfish	(Click to enlarge) Image oprovided by Eric Naus
Stats:	Adult Size: 1 3/4 " (4 cm) Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Planted tanks appreciated, also blackwater or tannin filled water also preferred. pH: <<7
Diet:	Carnivore, eat flake, frozen, live with no problems.
Breeding:	Fine Leaved Plants, males are slimmer and have better color, egg scatterer.
Sociability:	Should be kept in groups, though they are not exactly schooling fish.
Related Spec:	...
Special Info:	Can be sensitive to water conditions.