Cenepa Red Pencilfish





General

  • Geographic Origin: Peru
  • Latin Name: Nannostomus , nannostomus mortenthaleri
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Super Red Cenepa Pencilfish
    • Albertini Super Red Pencilfish
    • Super Red Coral Pencilfish

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Orange , Red , Silver
  • Lifespan: 4.0 - 5.0 years
  • Average Size: 1.2 inches
  • Temperament: Communal
  • Breeding Style: Eggs
  • Substrate Preference: Sand
  • Swim Zone: Middle

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Cenepa Red Pencilfish.

  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Bloodworms (live)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Daphnia (frozen)
  • Daphnia (live)
  • Flakes
  • Pellets
  • Tubifex Worms

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Normal
  • pH: ph_more_info 5.5 - 7.17
  • Temperature: 71.67°F - 82.0°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.

The Cenepa Red Pencilfish is best kept in groups of 6.


References and Additional Information