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Coral Red Pencilfish
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
Intermediate Peaceful fish freshwater
About
Vivid crimson red pencilfish from Peru with bold patterning. Males can be territorial.
Water Parameters
Temperature
75 - 82 °F
Ideal: 76 - 82 °F
pH
4 - 7
GH (Hardness)
1 - 5 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
1.2"
Min Tank Size
20 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle-top
School Size
10+ recommended
Bioload
low
Category
tetra