Nannostomus nitidus
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| Glittering Pencilfish | |
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| Glittering Pencilfish | |
| Species | Nannostomus nitidus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Shining Pencilfish
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to sex, mature females may appear plumper.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A small peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more. Do not keep with aggressive, predatory or long-finned fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most meaty foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food like brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Provide a densely planted tank with some open swimming space. This fish does not like very bright light.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful, but shy, shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- This little Pencilfish is elongated with a bold black lateral line from the nose to the caudal peduncle, above this is an iridescent pale yellow band, the top and belly of this fish is olive green/grey. Fins are translucent.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
- Fishbase
- That Fish Shop
- JJPhoto - Images
