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Golden Pencilfish

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Golden Pencilfish

Nannostomus beckfordi

Care profile for Golden Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi): 6 cm adult size, 24–28°C, pH 5.5–7.5, intermediate difficulty.

Care Parameters

Adult size

6 cm

Min tank

40 L

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

5.5–7.5

GH

2–10 dGH

Diet

Omnivore

Temperament

Peaceful

Water zone

Top

Difficulty

Intermediate

Schooling

School of 6 or more.

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