This is a very active and schooling species that is always best kept in groups and in turn, this also helps with aggression they can get toward each other.
A densely planted tank is also ideal.
A fairly good community-style fish and best kept with fish of the same size.
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Scientific Name
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
Care Level
Moderate
Common Names
Coral Red Pencilfish, Ruby Red Pencilfish, Red arc pencilfish, Peruvian red pencilfish
