Brown Pencilfish
NameBrown Pencilfish
Scientific NameNannostomus eques
Common NamesBrown Pencilfish, Diptail Pencilfish, Hockeystick Pencilfish
FamilyLebiasinidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Guyana
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range5.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNeon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Rummy Nose Tetra, Harlequin Rasbora, Corydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Dwarf Cichlids (e.g., Apistogramma)
Description
The Brown Pencilfish is a small, peaceful schooling fish known for its distinctive head-up swimming posture. It features a prominent dark lateral stripe running along its brownish-gold body, often with reddish hues in its fins. This species thrives in well-planted community aquariums.
