Nannostomus mortenthaleri (Coral Red Pencilfish)

Nannostomus mortenthaleri (Coral Red Pencilfish)

Description

very pleasant little fish, which lives easily in a minimum 80l aquarium

Nannostomus morttenthaleri is a small freshwater fish from the Amazon region in South America. Its adult size is generally about 2.5 cm, making it one of the smallest aquarium fish available on the market.

The nannostomus morttenthaleri is characterized by its bright color and its elongated shape. Her dress is mainly bright red, with blue and yellow stripes along his head and body. These bright colors draw attention and make it a popular fish in aquariums.

Nannostomus morttenthaleri is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group. They are active and can be seen constantly swimming in the aquarium, in search of food. They are also very fast and can move quickly in the water to escape predators.

Regarding their food, nannostomus morttenthaleri is omnivorous and has a varied diet. They can eat a wide variety of fish for fish, including flakes, pellets and living foods such as artemias and daphnia. It is important to provide them with a balanced diet to maintain their health and vitality.

Nannostomus morttenthaleri is a robust fish and can be easily high in aquarium, even by beginners. They can live in harmony with other peaceful fish and are an excellent choice for community aquariums. However, it is important to provide adequate habitat for their well-being, including plants and roots to offer them places to hide and rest.

In summary, the Nannostomus Mortenthaleri is a small colored and active freshwater fish, ideal for community aquariums. They need a balanced diet and adequate habitat to maintain their health and vitality.

Origin

  • Family :
  • Origin : Peru

Features

  • Adult size : 4 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 25 - 29 °C
  • pH : 7,4 - 7,7
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : aquajuju
  • Last update : 02/10/2022

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