Anduze's Pencilfish

Nannostomus anduzei

Família : Characidae

PeixeÁgua docePencilfish

A rare pencilfish in the hobby, with a silvery body, a black stripe, and a red caudal fin. Peaceful and suited for blackwater tanks.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Descrição

Nannostomus anduzei reaches about 3 cm. Its body is elongated with a horizontal black stripe. The caudal fin is bright red, similar to N. rubrocaudatus but smaller. The dorsal and anal fins are transparent. It lives in schools and is very shy. It prefers acidic, very soft water. In the aquarium, it often hides among plants. It is a delicate species requiring perfectly stable water.

Habitat

Região :

Small blackwater tributaries of the Orinoco basin

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH56.5
GH15 °dGH
KH13 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 15 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.3 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamanho adulto
3 cm
Esperança de vida
3 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 5.0-6.5, GH 1-5. Minimum 60-liter tank for a group of 6. Water must be very soft and acidic with gentle filtration. Feed with micro live or frozen foods. Dense plants and roots are essential for hiding spots. Avoid any parameter fluctuations. Compatible with other small blackwater fish.

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