Common Names: Red Pencil Tetra, Ruby Red Pencilfish, Beckfords Pencilfish.

Scientific Name: Nannostomus mortenthaleri.

Family: Characidae.

Origin: South America.

Max Size: 4cm

pH Range: 6.0 - 7.5

Temperature: 22 - 27°C

Temperament: Peaceful.

Community Safe: Yes.

Min Tank Size: 50 Ltrs.

Tank Level: All Levels.

Captive Bred: Yes.

Wild Caught: No.

Lifespan: 5 years.

Care Level: Easy.

Reproduce: Spawning.

Diet: Omnivore.