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Dwarf Pencilfish
Nannostomus marginatus
Intermediate Peaceful fish freshwater
About
Tiny pencilfish with bold red and black horizontal stripes.
Water Parameters
Temperature
72 - 82 °F
Ideal: 75 - 80 °F
pH
4 - 7
GH (Hardness)
1 - 10 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
1"
Min Tank Size
10 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle-top
School Size
10+ recommended
Bioload
low
Category
tetra