A good environment
- Recommended temperature
- 24 ~ 28°C
- Recommended pH
- 5.0 ~ 7.0
- Preferred water hardness
- Medium hardness
- Minimum aquarium
- 54L or more
A beginner-friendly fish guide
Coral Red Pencilfish
Coral Red Pencilfish
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
Moderate temperament; shoaling fish. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Beginner level 2/5Extra careSpecialist care
Temperament & group size
Moderate temperament; Shoaling fish.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 8.
Usually swims in the upper & middle.
Tank-mate notes
Adult shrimp may be attacked; take care with shrimp tank mates.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.