Beckford's pencilfish
Nannostomus beckfordi
Familie : Lebiasinidae
Slender pencilfish with an elongated body, striped black and gold. Peaceful and schooling, ideal for planted nano tanks.
Beschreibung
Beckford's pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi) is a small fish of the family Lebiasinidae. It reaches up to 6 cm. Its body is elongated with a horizontal black stripe bordered by yellow or gold. It has a small upward-facing mouth. It is a schooling fish that must be kept in groups of at least 6. Very peaceful and enjoys densely planted tanks with subdued lighting. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates.
Lebensraum
Region :
Slow-moving rivers and streams, swampy areas
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Tank of at least 40 L (nano possible). Temperature 24-28°C, pH 5.0-7.0, GH 1-10. Dark substrate, fine plants (Java moss, Cryptocorynes). Diet: micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia. Soft acidic water. Regular but moderate water changes.