{"product_id":"l-ngsband-ziersalmler-wildfang-nannostomus-beckfordi","title":"Pencilfish Wild caught – Nannostomus beckfordi M 3–4 cm | Peaceful Dwarf Pencilfish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"197\"\u003ebanded pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, brightly colored dwarf characin from South America and one of the oldest known species of its genus. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"358\"\u003egolden shimmering body\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"398\"\u003edistinct black longitudinal band\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"436\"\u003ereddish colored fins\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings natural elegance and tropical flair to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"520\"\u003ewild-caught specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, this characin displays particularly intense colors, vital behavior, and a natural shyness that makes it authentic and fascinating. Kept in a group, the banded pencilfish exhibits lively but peaceful social behavior and is perfectly suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eplanted blackwater or community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 cm (M), adult size approx. 4.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Guyana, Suriname, Brazil – wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very peaceful schooling fish, from 8–10 individuals\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 60 l, with dense planting, roots, and dim light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eEats fine live and frozen food (e.g., Artemia, Cyclops, Daphnia). High-quality micro-granulate is also accepted after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eA dark substrate, blackwater additives, and subdued lighting make the golden scales and red fins of the banded pencilfish particularly radiant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003ebanded pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful, lively dwarf characin with natural charm and intense coloration – ideal for enthusiasts of classic wild forms and natural aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562770653517,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/5421_b197406bf93e435f0d69107f0f097556.jpg?v=1773958887","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/l-ngsband-ziersalmler-wildfang-nannostomus-beckfordi","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}