Red Beckford pencilfish

Red Beckford Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)

Add colour, movement, and elegance to your aquarium with the Red Beckford Pencilfish — a peaceful and striking nano fish perfect for community and planted tanks. Known for their slender body shape and vibrant red and gold colouring with bold horizontal striping, these fish bring constant activity and visual appeal without overwhelming the tank.

Naturally calm and non-aggressive, Beckford Pencilfish are schooling fish that thrive in groups and do best in well-planted aquariums with soft lighting and gentle water flow. Their unique surface-oriented swimming style makes them a beautiful contrast to mid and bottom-dwelling species.

Key Features:

• Peaceful and community-friendly

• Stunning red and gold coloration with horizontal striping

• Ideal for planted and aquascaped aquariums

• Active schooling fish – best kept in groups

• Surface to mid-level swimmers

• Hardy and easy to care for

Care Requirements:

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Tank Size: Suitable for nano and community aquariums

• Diet: Omnivorous – accepts high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods

• Water Parameters: Tropical freshwater, stable and well-maintained conditions

• Compatibility: Ideal with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, and other peaceful species

Perfect for aquarists looking to add colour, schooling behaviour, and natural movement to their aquarium, the Red Beckford Pencilfish is a beautiful, low-stress addition to any tropical setup.