Coral-red pencilfish
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
Neptune’s rating:
60- pH5.5 - 7.5
- Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
- Length4.0 - 5.0 cm
- TemperamentSocial, Social
- HardinessModerate
- RarityUncommon
- PopularityPopular
- DifficultyModerate
- Liters per Fish2.0 L
- Minimum School Size6.0
- Tank HabitatMid-tank Dweller, Surface Dweller
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- AffordabilityExpensive
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Coral-red pencilfish
The Coral-red pencilfish is a visually striking freshwater fish characterized by its vibrant coral-red coloration. It originates from South America, particularly in the slow-moving waters across the Amazon Basin. This species is small, with a slender body shape distinct to pencilfish, marked by a pointed nose and an elongated silhouette. While not the most widely known species in the aquarium hobby, its vivid hue and peaceful demeanor have made it increasingly popular among aquarists seeking to add a splash of color to their tanks.