Golden Pencil fish

The pencilfish is such an interesting surface dweller that everyone should keep at least once. These hardy and active fish come with pointy snouts and slender, pencil-like bodies, as described by their common name. Plus, they exhibit unique behaviors that differ from your typical schooling fish.
Synonyms    Nannostomus anomalus, Nannostomus simplex, Nannostomus aripirangensis, Nannostomus beckfordi surinami
Distribution    Swamps and slow-flowing rivers in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.
Maximum Size    6.5cm (2.6")
Temperature    24-26°C
Water Parameters    pH: 6.0-7.5, dH: up to 18 degrees.
Compatibility    Community
Lighting    No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism    Males are slimmer with much brighter red colouration.
Feeding    Flake, granules and frozen foods