Dwarf Pencilfish & Channel Catfish
Nannostomus marginatus · Ictalurus punctatus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
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Dwarf Pencilfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Dwarf Pencilfish
Nannostomus marginatus
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 & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Nannostomus marginatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Checker Barb
Nannostomus marginatus · Oliotius oligolepis
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Checkerboard Cichlid
Nannostomus marginatus · Dicrossus filamentosus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chequered Rainbowfish
Nannostomus marginatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Cherry Barb
Nannostomus marginatus · Puntius titteya
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Cherry Shrimp
Nannostomus marginatus · Neocaridina davidi
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Nannostomus marginatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chili Rasbora
Nannostomus marginatus · Boraras brigittae
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Nannostomus marginatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Nannostomus marginatus · Puntius semifasciolatus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chipokae Mbuna
Nannostomus marginatus · Melanochromis chipokae
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Nannostomus marginatus · Labidochromis chisumulae
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chocolate Cichlid
Nannostomus marginatus · Hypselecara temporalis
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chocolate Gourami
Nannostomus marginatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Nannostomus marginatus · Loricaria cataphracta
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Christmas Fulu
Nannostomus marginatus · Xystichromis phytophagus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Chuco Cichlid
Nannostomus marginatus · Chuco godmanni
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Nannostomus marginatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Clown Killifish
Nannostomus marginatus · Epiplatys annulatus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Clown Knifefish
Nannostomus marginatus · Chitala ornata
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Dwarf Pencilfish & Clown Loach
Nannostomus marginatus · Chromobotia macracanthus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Clown Pleco (L104)
Nannostomus marginatus · Panaqolus maccus
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Dwarf Pencilfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Nannostomus marginatus · Metriaclima callainos
Dwarf Pencilfish: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive