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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Nannostomus unifasciatus |
| Common Name: |
Oneline pencilfish |
| Size: |
Up to 2" (5.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Parts of the Amazon river basin of
Bolivia and Brazil. The upper Orinoco river basin of Venezuela,
and Guyana. |
| Min Tank Size: |
10 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous: Will accept Flakes, Frozen and live
foods. Provide a varied diet for best color. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooler, Keep more than 6. |
| Water: |
75 to 84°F (24-29°C) Soft to hard. dH range: 0.0
- 12.0, pH : 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Care: |
Easy after acclimation. |
| Communities: |
Good, ideal for small community tanks. |
| Suitability: |
Good. |
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