Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Nannostomus trifasciatus

 

  

Swims in the middle water levels of the aquarium Swims in the top water levels of the aquarium

Nannostomus trifasciatus
Family

 

 Hemiodontidae
Common name

 

 Three-banded pencil fish
Origin

 

 Amazon
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

4.5

1.75

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, with other peaceful species.
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature

 

 22 to 26.5 ° C (72 to 80 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Difficult. Temperature 24 ° C (75 ° F).

Eggs hatch in 2 - 3 days.

 
Additional information

 

 The most attractive of the Nannostomus species, this is a shy and quiet fish of the upper and middle water layers.

 

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