Nannostomus beckfordi (Pencil)

Gold and red back, white belly and a black horizontal strip near the little mouth to the tail.

Nannostomus beckfordi fish is a small tropical fish from South America waters, especially from the Amazon basin. He is commonly called "mirror fish" due to the brilliant strip that runs along each side of his body, which looks like a mirror. Nannostomus beckfordi fish is generally gray or brown in color, with irregular spots on its body and black strips on the fins.

Nannostomus beckfordi fish generally measures between 2.5 and 4 centimeters in length, making it one of the smallest freshwater fish. It has an elongated and slender shape, with a pointed head and a caudal fin in the shape of a mermaid tail. His mouth is small and equipped with tiny teeth, which allows him to eat powdered foods such as artemias, daphnia and infusories.

Nannostomus beckfordi fish is a gregarious animal, which means that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. In captivity, it is important to maintain a group of several individuals to reduce stress and ensure their well-being. Nannostomus Beckfordi fish is also very active and likes to swim constantly, so it is important to provide it with a spacious aquarium with enough plants and obstacles so that it can be exercised.

Red males

oviparous