Nannostomus marginatus

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Dwarf Pencilfish
Dwarf Pencilfish
Species	Nannostomus marginatus
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)
pH	6.8 - 7.5
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	10-15
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	1-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Dwarf Pencilfish

[edit] Sexing

Adult males are slimmer and may show more red in their fins than the females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Small mid-swimming fish. Would do well in a pygmy community tank, do not keep with fish that could swallow this little guy! Would do well with other small tetras 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, 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 tank.

[edit] Behaviour

Doesn't need to be shoals, but prefers company of 3 or more. A peaceful 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

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua-Fish