Nannostomus eques
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| Three-Striped Pencilfish | |
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| Three-Striped Pencilfish | |
| Species | Nannostomus eques |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.969 in
4-5 cm (1.6-2") |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Three-Striped Pencilfish, Brown Pencilfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Nannobrycon eques
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Nannostomus eques
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Three-Striped Pencilfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Lebiasinidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.969 in (5 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 6 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 5 + |
| Minimum pH | 5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Nannostomus eques |
