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Nannostomus unifasciatus

Onesided Pencilfish, One-line Pencilfish
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7–7
dGH
1–10 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
40 L
Nannostomus unifasciatus is a small, peaceful fish suited for community tanks with similar passive species. It is known for its unique horizontal stripe that runs along its body, giving it a distinctive look among pencilfish. When creating an environment for these fish, consider planting dense vegetation and ensuring clean, filtered water flow to mimic their natural habitats. They are relatively easy to care for but do best under optimal water conditions.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–10 ppm
Temperature
23–28°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
50 cm
Tank volume
40 L

Distribution

Bolivia,Brazil,Colombia,Guyana,Trinidad and Tobago,Venezuela.