Nannostomus marginatus (Dwarf pencil fish)

This agile and lively little fish, it has its sole, in the shape of a too much, silver or gold with the size of 2 to 3 cm. There are three black bands from the nose to the tail. The second strip, in the middle, it is the most thick. The others are narrow and less visible. The ventral fins are mainly reddish. He has a red -red spot on the dorsal swimming that follows the black edge And on the yellowed anal fin it has red spot that follows the black edge too. He needs to live in a bench and swim by all the aquarium with his friends.

Nannostomus marginatus is a freshwater fish commonly known as the sidebrokes with side strip. He is from South America, where he lives in rivers and tropical forest streams. It is often considered a popular aquarium fish due to its small size and attractive color.

Nannostomus marginatus has an elongated and slender shape, with a slim body and a thin tail. Its adult size is generally about 3.5 centimeters, although some individuals can reach up to 4 centimeters. It has a brown-reddish color on the top and a silver side strip which extends from the head to the tail. The dorsal fin is colored in a similar way, while the pelvic and anal fins are clearer.

Nannostomus marginatus is a gregarious fish, which means that it prefers to live in a group with other individuals of its species. In nature, they live in benches often including several dozen fish. In captivity, it is recommended to maintain at least five individuals in an aquarium in order to reproduce their natural group behavior.

Nannostomus marginatus is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In the wild, it feeds mainly on small insects and plankton, but it can also eat algae and plant leaves. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, frozen foods and fresh vegetables cut into small pieces.

Nannostomus marginatus is a peaceful and calm fish, making it a good choice for community aquariums. However, it can be shy and fearful, especially in the presence of larger and more aggressive fish. For this reason, it is recommended to maintain similar species in a community aquarium to avoid unnecessary stress.

In general, nannostomus marginatus is an easy -to -captivity fish, provided you provide it with a well -equipped aquarium and feed it properly. It is important to maintain clean and oxygenated water in the aquarium, as well as to avoid sudden variations in temperature and pH.