{"product_id":"nannostomus-peru-red-ii-2-3cm","title":"Peru Red II Pencilfish | Nannostomus cf. rubrocaudatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Peruvian pencilfish sold as Peru Red II, a trade name associated with Nannostomus rubrocaudatus. The cf. qualifier indicates a likely identification requiring confirmation. Adults are around 3–3.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNannostomus cf. rubrocaudatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite their size, males can be territorial towards one another. Plan a group of ten or more with broken sight lines, rather than keeping three fish in a bare nano aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur recommended minimum is 100 litres with a 90 × 30cm base for a mixed-sex group. The footprint provides space for male territories; a tall cube is a poor substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are adult housing recommendations; choose more space when adding tank mates. Allow for space occupied by substrate and décor when comparing aquarium capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in a quiet species-focused aquarium or with very small gentle soft-water companions. Avoid boisterous feeders and large fish. Small size does not automatically mean easy community suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide tiny micro-pellets if accepted and daily small live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, Moina or finely sized daphnia. Observe each fish eating; ordinary large flakes may be unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse dense plants, shaded areas, gentle filtration and an established aquarium. This is a specialist soft-water choice; check hardness before purchase. Separate a repeatedly chased individual. Confirm the trade identity before breeding or mixing it with other red pencilfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd only to a fully cycled aquarium. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0mg\/l. Start with a 25–30% weekly water change using dechlorinated, temperature-matched water and adjust to test results and stocking. Rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water rather than under the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can order online, choose click and collect, and we will hold your order for collection in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55223254614343,"sku":"1141991","price":40.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/PeruRedIIPencilfish_Nannostomuscf.rubrocaudatus_2.png?v=1790965814","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/nannostomus-peru-red-ii-2-3cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}