Description
Remarks: Beckford’s pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi) are small tetras from South America. The name Nannostomus means “small mouth” and refers to their tiny mouths – making them an excellent dither fish as they cannot eat newly hatched fry. While some Pencilfish swim at an angle, these swim horizontally and spend a large amount of time flaring at each other. Males will develop deeper red and black colors when courting females. Because of the shy nature of Pencilfish, it is best to keep them in groups of at least 6.
Scientific Name: Nannostomus beckfordi
Common Name: Beckford’s Pencilfish
Max Size: 1.5″
pH: 5.0-7
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Caught and Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
