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Three Banded Pencilfish
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Nannostomus trifasciatus Three Banded Pencilfish |
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Habitat: South America |
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Length: 60 mm (2.5 in.) |
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Diet: Prepared foods |
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Sex difference: Females are more plumper and less colorful. |
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Compatibility: Peaceful schooler; it really needs other pencilfish to remain healthy |
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Breeding: Egg scatterer |
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Tank conditions: pH 6.8; Hardness 6; Temp 80ºF; Size 10 gal |
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Comments The smaller pencilfish, like this fellow, needs special attention to be sure they get thier fair share of the food because of thier shy nature. Be sure to keep them with other pencilfish. |
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