Nannostomus marginatus

Scientific name: Nannostomus marginatus Eigenmann, 1909

Nannostomus marginatus

Nannostomus marginatus is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae that grows to about 3.5 cm (1.4 in). It is peaceful, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 5.8–7.5. Native range: South America, Lower to middle Amazon River.

Nannostomus marginatus care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
5.8–7.5
Hardness
2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, freeze-dried foods, bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Biology

Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Nannostomus marginatus
Family
Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Lower to middle Amazon River, Colombia east of the Andes, Guyana, Peru east of the Andes, Suriname and Venezuela east of the Andes.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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