Dwarf Pencilfish Nannostomus marginatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Nannostomus marginatus
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Top
Adult size (cm)
3.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore (micro)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.00–6.80
GH (dGH)
0.5–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.0–3.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin
Feeding
Omnivore (micro)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; small fry.
Notes
Tiny; gentle flow; blackwater.