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(Nannostomus beckfordi)

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Golden Pencilfish: A Dazzling Gem for Your Community Aquarium

Add a splash of vibrant colour and engaging behaviour to your freshwater setup with the captivating Golden Pencilfish. These peaceful beauties are ideal for a well-planted community tank.

Overview

The Golden Pencilfish (*Nannostomus beckfordi*) is a slender, torpedo-shaped characin, typically showcasing a golden-yellow to brownish body adorned with a distinct black lateral stripe. Males often exhibit more intense colouration, especially on their reddish fins, which become even more striking during courtship. These active yet shy fish are known for their unique hovering and schooling patterns, gracefully exploring the mid to upper levels of your aquarium.

Care Level

Considered beginner to intermediate, Golden Pencilfish are peaceful and relatively undemanding, making them an excellent choice for community aquariums. They thrive in groups of at least six individuals; a larger shoal of 10 or more will encourage natural behaviour and help distribute any occasional male sparring. Avoid housing them with very large or boisterous tankmates.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 40 litres is suitable for a small group, though larger tanks (75+ litres) are recommended for a thriving shoal with multiple males. Maintain water temperatures between 24-28°C and a pH range of 5.0-8.0, ideally slightly acidic. A densely planted aquarium with dim lighting and a dark substrate will make them feel most secure and display their best colours.

Diet

As micropredators, Golden Pencilfish enjoy a varied diet. Offer high-quality flake or micro-pellet foods, supplemented daily with small live or frozen options like brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and micro-worms to ensure optimal health and vibrancy.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Golden Pencilfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy aquarium fish, ethically sourced and carefully quarantined. Our rigorous packing and humane shipping protocols ensure your new aquatic companions arrive safely, ready to flourish in your home aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Nannostomus beckfordi
• Common Name / Variant: Golden Pencilfish
• Maximum Size: 6.5 cm
• Origin: South America (Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela) / [captive-bred]
• pH Range: 5.0–8.0
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: Up to 5 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid–Top

Bring the understated elegance of the Golden Pencilfish to your aquarium today!