Pencil fish ID

[Aquaman074]

Hello
I need help identifying this pencil fish I came across my local fish store. Any help will be appreciated. I want to make sure I don't buy any Beckford's, thanks.

Pencil.

 

[Aquaman074]

Thanks for any help.

 

[Strong Style]

Looks like N. beckfordi to me but I am not experienced enough to be certain.

 

[Aquaman074]

Thanks, I want pencil fish but something less common.

 

[Chromedome]

That is rather colorless for N. beckfordi, but it does appear to be the most likely ID.

 

[Samala]

Agreed, a young (and not very happy) N. beckfordi that isn't showing full coloration in the photo. Have kept them for years.

 

[Hellfishguy]

A female N.. beckfordi - males are much more colorful. I had some as dithers for Apistogramma sp. Steel Blue. The pencils didn't bother the apisto fry; they spawned, & both species of young grew up in the same tank. I'm not sure why some people look down their noses at N. beckfordi; they're quite beautiful & a lot more durable than most other Nannostomus species.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I'm not sure why some people look down their noses at N. beckfordi

I think it is just they are more likely to eat Apistogramma fry than other Pencilfish. I'd agree they are a very attractive fish and easier to care for, and breed, than the other species.

for Apistogramma sp. Steel Blue.

My go with these <"ended in tears">, but they are also a very underrated and attractive fish, if I ever see both males and females for sale I'm going to buy them.

Mine were quite feisty for a little fish.

cheer Darrel