{"product_id":"red-beckfords-pencilfish","title":"Red Beckfords Pencilfish - Nannostomus Beckfordi var","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"428\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eNannostomus beckfordi var\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eRed Beckford’s Pencilfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a slender, elegant nano fish with a vivid reddish hue and distinctive black horizontal stripe running from snout to tail. Native to the calm, tannin-rich waters of South America, these schooling fish add a splash of color and graceful movement to planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"652\" class=\"\"\u003eThey prefer peaceful, well-structured aquariums with soft lighting and plenty of hiding spots among plants or driftwood. When kept in groups of six or more, they display better color and a more natural, confident behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"917\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful, shoaling\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to 1.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"760\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 10 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 74°F to 80°F\u003cbr data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Omnivore (crushed flakes, micro pellets, live\/frozen micro foods)\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"902\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1081\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 Red Beckford’s Pencilfish are an excellent choice for softwater aquascapes and blackwater biotopes, pairing beautifully with other gentle nano fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1161\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1161\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Red Beckford’s Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi var).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46262381019358,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Photo_c76bf674-ca83-49a4-aa92-26174c534b16.png?v=1741201181","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/red-beckfords-pencilfish","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}