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Golden Pencil Fish

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Golden Pencil Fish

Nannostomus Beckfordi

How hard are they to keep?

They are reasonably hardy and easy to care for.

What is its maximum size?

6.5cm

Where are they from?

They originate from Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers in Guyana.

How many can I keep?

They will do best in shoals of 5 or more.

What are the ideal water conditions?

Ideal water conditions are soft acidic water but they will adapt to a wide range of water parameters. Temperature 20-25c. PH 5-7.

What do you feed them?

They will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.

How compatible is it with other fish?

The Golden Pencil is a community fish and can go with other peaceful community fish. See tank mates.

How do you breed them?

Males are thinner than females and have a red lower caudal and anal fin. To breed them you will require a breeding tank with soft acidic water PH 5.5-6. A mature female in breeding condition should be placed in the tank 2 or 3 days before the male. Use a layer of marbles to protect the eggs and up to 200 fry will hatch after 48 hours. Feed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Details

Price Each: £2.35

Quantity	Price Each
4+ Items	£2.15
6+ Items	£2.05

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Golden Pencil Fish with:

Julii Cory large	Assorted Male Guppy	Rocket Pencil Fish	Red Tail Black Shark
Bumble Bee Shrimp	Glass Cat Fish	Algae Eater	Neon Sword
Red Platy	Threadfin Rainbow	White Cloud Mountain Minnow large	Pearl Danio
Zebra Danio	Aquatic Frog	Neon Tetra	Glowlight Tetra
Congo Tetra

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