Beckford Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

24–26 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

4.9–7.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

62 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks

Origen

南美洲

Descripción de la especie

Nannostomus beckfordi is a Lebiasinidae from 南美洲. Its colours are honest signalling: pale, scattered fish are telling you something is wrong. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm. Shoaling; 8–10+ unlocks full colour and calm. Keep a proper school, dim the glare, and feed small foods several times a day. Maintain 24–26 °C at pH 6–8. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Warm freshwater streams and lakes

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand and gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood and smooth stones

Plantas

Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Shoaling; 8–10+ unlocks full colour and calm

Dieta

Unfussy; a varied small diet preserves colour

Compañeros recomendados

• Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully

Evitar con

• Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Subtle external differences

Método de cría

Scatters eggs among plants; light-proof the setup or add mops