Temperature |
23 - 27 °C |
pH value |
5,0 - 7,0 |
General hardness (GH) |
5 - 12 °dH |
Aquarium size |
> 54 Liter |
Tank area |
Middle - top |
Recommended quantity |
Minimum 10 |
Scientific name |
Nannostomus mortenthaleri |
Popular name |
Coral Red Pencilfish |
Origin |
South America |
Size |
Up to 4 cm |
Shipping size |
Approx. 2 - 3 cm |
Life expectancy |
About 4 years |
Feeding |
Life and frozen food |
Socialization |
With small, not too fast-eating fish |
Tank arrangement |
Dense planting and other hiding spots |
Colouring |
red, yellowish-gold, silver, black, blue |