Beckford's Pencilfish & Walking Catfish (Clarias)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Clarias batrachus
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive
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Beckford's Pencilfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Beckford's Pencilfish
Nannostomus beckfordi
TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size6.5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Beckford's Pencilfish & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Oreochromis hornorum
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Warmouth
Nannostomus beckfordi · Lepomis gulosus
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Weeksi Bichir
Nannostomus beckfordi · Polypterus weeksii
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Silurus glanis
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & West African Bichir
Nannostomus beckfordi · Polypterus retropinnis
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Western Rainbowfish
Nannostomus beckfordi · Melanotaenia australis
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & Whiptail Catfish
Nannostomus beckfordi · Rineloricaria sp.
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & Whisker Shrimp
Nannostomus beckfordi · Macrobrachium sp.
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & White Cheeked Goby
Nannostomus beckfordi · Rhinogobius duospilus
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & White Cichlid
Nannostomus beckfordi · Vieja argentea
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Nannostomus beckfordi · Tanichthys albonubes
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & White Saum (Green Terror)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Andinoacara stalsbergi
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Whiteseam Fighter
Nannostomus beckfordi · Betta albimarginata
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & Wolf Cichlid
Nannostomus beckfordi · Parachromis dovii
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Wolf Fish
Nannostomus beckfordi · Hoplias malabaricus
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Wrestling Halfbeak
Nannostomus beckfordi · Dermogenys pusilla
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)
Nannostomus beckfordi · Pristella maxillaris
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Nannostomus beckfordi · Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful
Beckford's Pencilfish & Xenotilapia papilio
Nannostomus beckfordi · Xenotilapia papilio
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Yellow Acara
Nannostomus beckfordi · Aequidens metae
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Nannostomus beckfordi · Ameiurus natalis
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Beckford's Pencilfish & Yellow Convict
Nannostomus beckfordi · Cryptoheros nanoluteus
Beckford's Pencilfish: PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive