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Nannostomus marginatus
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| Dwarf Pencilfish | |
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| Dwarf Pencilfish | |
| Species | Nannostomus marginatus |
| Family | Lebiasinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 4.445 cm
1.25-1.75 " (3.2-4.4cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.8 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
1-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Dwarf Pencilfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Nannostomus marginatus picturatus
[edit] Sexing
- Adult males are slimmer and may show more red in their fins than the females. These fish are difficult to breed in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Would do well in a pygmy community tank, but do not keep with fish that could swallow this little fish! Would do well with small Tetras, Rasboras and dwarf Corydoras. Not strictly a shoaling fish, but keep in groups of 3-4 or more.
[edit] Diet
- Omnivores, will take most small foods including crushed flakes or pellets, and small live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a well planted mature tank with good filtration, but not a strong current. They do not appreciate very bright lighting so floating plants are desirable.
[edit] Behaviour
- Doesn't need to be shoals, but prefers company of 3 or more. A peaceful mid-swimming fish.
[edit] Identification
- This fish has two bold horizontal black lines with two white lines accompanying. Red and some yellow on the fins with hints through the body.
[edit] Pictures
 Dwarf Pencilfish |
