Golden Pencilfish 6 Pack

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Management number 234740899 Release Date 2026/07/02 List Price $9.20 Model Number 234740899
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The Golden Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi) is a highly sought-after community fish that is known for its small size, colorful appearance, and unique rarity. 

Golden Pencilfish are commonly found in the top and middle portions of the water column, but can also be observed feeding in the middle and bottom levels. They are compatible with other peaceful, small fish, as well as adult dwarf shrimp. However, caution should be taken with smaller dwarf shrimp and their offspring, as they may be consumed by adult Golden Pencilfish. Peaceful, larger invertebrates can also coexist with them in the same tank. To ensure their well-being, it is recommended to keep Golden Pencilfish in schools of 6 or more.

Golden Pencilfish thrive and maintain color with varied diet including meaty foods like flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried options.

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
  • Temperature:  64° - 82° F 
  • pH:  5.0 - 8.0 (more acidic water is preferable)
  • KH:  4 - 8 dKH
  • Minimum tank size:  10 gallons
CARE GUIDELINES:
  • Diet:  Micropredator. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods and requires a varied diet.
  • Social behavior:  Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
  • Average adult size:  1.2 - 1.4 inches (3 - 3.5 cm), possibly larger
I ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed.
Do consider purchasing a heat pack if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees!

Please arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home.

While in quarantine before being sold, we treat all our live fish with the ‘Med Trio’; Maracyn for Bacterial infections, Paracleanse for internal and external parasites, and Ich-X for fungal infections.

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