Diptail Pencilfish, Nannostomus eques-Species Spotlight

Diptail, hockeystick, tubemouth, brown are all common names for this little South American gem. A fantastic dither for Apistogramma, they are gentle and versatile, well suited for a planted South American community tank. Nannostomus eques- Hockeystick pencil pH: temperature-74-82 hardness:1-12 dkh adult size: 2″ behavior: shoaling, keep in groups larger than 6 with more than 10 being ideal diet: microcrustaceans, easy to supplement compatability: other peaceful community fish