Beckford’s Pencilfish at Wirral Aquatics
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Beckford’s Pencilfish at Wirral Aquatics

Beckford’s Pencilfish

Wirral Aquatics
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Description

Beckford’s Pencilfish

Beckford’s Pencilfish hail from the slow-moving waters of South America. Growing up to 5cm in length, Beckford’s Pencilfish are a hardy nano fish, renowned for their unique hovering behaviour, a thick dark band running along the horizontally across their bodies, and stunning copper red colouration as they mature.

Best kept in groups of six or more to encourage natural schooling behaviour and minimise stress. Beckford’s Pencilfish thrive in planted aquariums that mimic their natural environment; consider bogwood, floating plants and a soft dark substrate.

At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Beckford’s Pencilfish EBO Pro Soft Artemia and Spirulina. We also feed live and frozen foods inclusing baby brine shrimp and daphnia.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
21–27 °C
pH
5–8
Hardness
18–268 ppm
Adult size
35 mm
Min. tank
40 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Beckford’s Pencilfish tankmate overlap
Cherry barb
Cherry barb
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
20–27 °CpH 6–836–357 ppm
Harlequin rasbora
Harlequin rasbora
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
21–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Sparkling Gourami
Sparkling Gourami
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
22–28 °CpH 5–7.518–215 ppm
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
21–25 °CpH 4–7.518–215 ppm
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 300
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.

If you would like to view footage of the particular fish that you are looking to purchase, please contact us and we will send footage as per your request.