Golden Pencilfish

Nannostomus beckfordi

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Slim, peaceful pencilfish that switches to a blotched night pattern after lights-out. Feeds at the surface on very small food.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 5 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 23 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 1 – 12 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 30 mg/L