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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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Nannostomus marginatus · Acipenser transmontanus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Palmas Bichir

Nannostomus marginatus · Polypterus palmas palmas

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPalmas Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Panda Corydoras

Nannostomus marginatus · Corydoras panda

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Nannostomus marginatus · Apistogramma nijsseni

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Panda Garra

Nannostomus marginatus · Garra flavatra

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Panda Tetra

Nannostomus marginatus · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Nannostomus marginatus · Pangasius nasutus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Panther Crab

Nannostomus marginatus · Parathelphusa pantherina

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPanther Crab: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Paradise Fish

Nannostomus marginatus · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulParadise Fish: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Parallel Cory

Nannostomus marginatus · Corydoras parallelus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulParallel Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Nannostomus marginatus · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulParkinson's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Nannostomus marginatus · Loricaria parnahybae

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Parrot Cichlid

Nannostomus marginatus · Hoplarchus psittacus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Pastel Cichlid

Nannostomus marginatus · Cribroheros alfari

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPastel Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Payara

Nannostomus marginatus · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPayara: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Nannostomus marginatus · Cichla monoculus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Nannostomus marginatus · Cichla ocellaris

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Nannostomus marginatus · Cichla orinocensis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Bass Temensis

Nannostomus marginatus · Cichla temensis

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Nannostomus marginatus · Aulonocara sp.

Not Recommended
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Eel

Nannostomus marginatus · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Eel: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Peacock Gudgeon

Nannostomus marginatus · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Pearl Danio

Nannostomus marginatus · Danio albolineatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPearl Danio: Peaceful

Dwarf Pencilfish & Pearl Eartheater

Nannostomus marginatus · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulPearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive