Coral Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri)
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Coral Red Pencilfish
Coral Red Pencilfish
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
45 Litres (12 US G.)
2.8-3cm (1.1-1.2 ")
Freshwater
5.8 - 7.0
23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)
2-10 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Lebiasinidae
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Additional names
- Coral Red Pencilfish, Ruby Red Pencilfish, Red Pencilfish
Additional scientific names
- Nannostomus marginatus mortenthaleri
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Seriously Fish
- Practical Fishkeeping - Breeding Nannostomus mortenthaleri
