Beckford's Pencilfish Nannostomus beckfordi

Bright and peaceful, these shoaling fish from the Amazon basin would make a great alternative (or addition!) to tetras in your community aquarium. These pencil fish sport a dark lateral stripe against a golden background, with deep red highlights that will brighten with maturity. They prefer slightly acidic water and dim lighting, and would thrive in an established planted aquarium with peaceful tankmates.