Beckford's Pencilfish Nannostomus beckfordi
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Nannostomus beckfordi
Origin region
Guyana
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top
Adult size (cm)
4.00
Minimum tank (L)
50
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore (micro)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.00
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–4.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Guyana
Feeding
Omnivore (micro)
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; plants/mops.
Notes
Surface-hugging; golden body with red fins.