Golden Pencilfish
Nannostomus beckfordi — The most common pencilfish in the hobby. Gold body with red and black longitudinal stripes. Hardy and peaceful. Excellent for planted tanks.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Nannostomus beckfordi |
|---|---|
| Type | schooling |
| Adult size | 2.5" |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal |
| Group size | 8+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 73-82°F |
| pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| GH | 2-8 |
| Diet | omnivore |
| Swimming zone | middle |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |