Dwarf Pencilfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Pencilfish

Nannostomus marginatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size3.5 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Dwarf Pencilfish & Alligator Pleco

Nannostomus marginatus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Altifrons Eartheater

Nannostomus marginatus · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Altolamprologus Calvus

Nannostomus marginatus · Altolamprologus calvus

Dwarf Pencilfish & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Nannostomus marginatus · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Dwarf Pencilfish & Altum Angel

Nannostomus marginatus · Pterophyllum altum

Dwarf Pencilfish & Amano Shrimp

Nannostomus marginatus · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Amazon Leaf Fish

Nannostomus marginatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Dwarf Pencilfish & Amazon Puffer

Nannostomus marginatus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & American Grass Shrimp

Nannostomus marginatus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Nannostomus marginatus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Dwarf Pencilfish & Angelicus Botia

Nannostomus marginatus · Botia kubotai

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Angelicus Pleco L073

Nannostomus marginatus · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Angfa Rainbowfish

Nannostomus marginatus · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Antennae Stingray

Nannostomus marginatus · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Mamoré

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Parrot

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Apistogramma atahualpa

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful