Cenepa Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus sp.) fish Its natural algae-grazing behavior makes

Its natural algae-grazing behavior makes it both a beautiful and functional addition to planted tanks

half-white in the body with pink pectoral fins while females maintain that grey-green and later add hints of blue shine

Due to their larger adult size

or rapid breathing or gasping

Cenepa Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus sp.) fish Its natural algae-grazing behavior makesThe Cenepa Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus sp.) is a rare freshwater fish from the upper Amazon region, specifically the Ro Cenepa basin in northern Peru. It belongs to the Lebiasinidae family, which includes pencilfish known for their slender, elongated bodies and horizontal striping. They display an rich, deep red body, which intensifies under ideal conditions and a prominent black lateral stripe runs from the snout to the tail.