{"product_id":"red-golden-pencilfish","title":"Red Golden pencilfish","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eRed Golden Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eA stunning nano fish with vibrant red and gold tones—perfect for peaceful community tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eRed Golden Pencilfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully coloured, slender-bodied freshwater fish known for its striking red accents, shimmering gold body, and unique “pencil-like” swimming posture. Peaceful and active, it’s an ideal choice for aquascaped or planted aquariums where its colours truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eGreat for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, this hardy nano species adds constant movement and a touch of elegance to any community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e🌿 Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eBrilliant red \u0026amp; golden coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e that intensifies with quality food and clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"938\"\u003ePeaceful temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe with other small community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eHardy and adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e once settled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eSchooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — looks best in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e6+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eIdeal for planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e where natural colours pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e📏 Size \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e🌡 Water Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e40L\u003c\/strong\u003e, larger preferred for bigger groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e🍽 Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eRed Golden Pencilfish thrive on a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eMicro-pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eHigh-quality flake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eFrozen foods (daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eLive foods for enhanced colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e🤝 Tank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003ePerfect for peaceful communities including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eSmall Apistogramma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eShrimp (generally safe if shrimp are established)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers or large, boisterous species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e💡 Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eKeep them in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003etight groups\u003c\/strong\u003e for confidence and natural schooling behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003efine plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, floating cover, and darker substrates to enhance colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eUse gentle flow—they prefer calm waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eHealthy, vibrant \u003cstrong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eRed Golden Pencilfish\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally cared for and ready to settle into your aquarium.\u003cbr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eAll fish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003ehealth-checked\u003c\/strong\u003e before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuffle and Swim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57516178375037,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/PXL_20260219_112933854_2.jpg?v=1771505481","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/red-golden-pencilfish","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}