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Nannostomus sp. Not Evaluated

Rio Amaya “Really Red” Pencilfish

Stats

Family

Lebiasinidae

Genus

Nannostomus

Size

3.81 cm

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

They are hunters and will eat shrimp and babies

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

37.85 L

Temperature

22.2 C - 27.8 C

Parameters

72-82°F (22-28°C)
pH around 5.5-7.5
Hardness between 2-10 dGH.

Source:
https://www.wetspottropicalfish.com/product/nannostomus-sp-3/

Level

Mid

Other Information

Schooling fish. should be kept in groups of 5 or more

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

Spawn Size

4 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Unknown

Fry Care

Not much is known about this species yet (it is still undescribed), but other pencilfish will lay their eggs under a leaf and then allow them to fall into the substrate.

Locations

Photos

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Adult males Image Credit: Chris Lukhaup

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