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Nannostomus beckfordi
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| Golden Pencilfish | |
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| Golden Pencilfish | |
| Species | Nannostomus beckfordi |
| Family | Lebiasinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 2.756 in
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Golden Pencilfish
[edit] Sexing
- The males are longer than females and the males have more red in their fins. The female has a golden stripe along their flanks.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A very peaceful fish that should not be kept with boisterous or predatory fish. Keep with equally peaceful similar sized South American fish such as Corydoras and Neon Tetras.
[edit] Diet
- This Pencilfish accepts most foods which should be small for this fish's equally small mouth. Small pellet foods should be accepted along with daphnia and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. This fish will not compete for food so feed in a community tank carefully.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
