Red Beckford Pencil fish

Description

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Guaranteed Optimum Conditioner : we adopt fast priority delivery for all live stock order to ensure optimum condition when they reaches you

An additional $13 Livestock Handling fee will be added during check out for all livestock purchased. (This is not included in the Free Delivery)

How To Safely Add Fish To Tank

1. Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
2. Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
3. Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.

Note: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.

Red Beckford Pencilfish Care in Singapore

The Red Beckford pencilfish is a slender, peaceful nano fish that swims in the upper levels with a calm, hovering grace. The males flush a warm red along the body, a colour that deepens beautifully over dark substrate, tannin-stained water and dim, planted surroundings. They are gentle and a little shy, so we suggest keeping a group of six or more and pairing them with equally mild tankmates like small rasboras, ember tetras or shrimp rather than boisterous fish that will outcompete them at feeding time.

Their small mouths need correspondingly small foods, so micro pellets, crushed flake and the occasional live or frozen treat keep them in condition. They thrive in soft, slightly acidic water, which our local tap supply leans toward naturally, and our 27 to 29 degree ambient sits right in their comfort band without a heater. Acclimatise gently after transport, as pencilfish are sensitive to abrupt changes.

For colour-boosting setups and feeding, see our pencilfish care guide and our notes on the best fish for a blackwater aquarium. Browse the range in our pencil fish category.