{"product_id":"golden-pencilfish-6-pack","title":"Golden Pencilfish 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Pencilfish (Nannostomus beckfordi)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after community fish that is known for its small size, colorful appearance, and unique rarity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Pencilfish are commonly found in the top and middle portions of the water column, but can also be observed feeding in the middle and bottom levels. They are compatible with other peaceful, small fish, as well as adult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/ten-red-cherry-dwarf-shrimp?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=dwarf%20s\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. However, caution should be taken with smaller dwarf shrimp and their offspring, as they may be consumed by adult Golden Pencilfish. Peaceful, larger invertebrates can also coexist with them in the same tank. To ensure their well-being, it is recommended to keep Golden Pencilfish in schools of 6 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Pencilfish thrive and maintain color with varied diet including meaty foods like flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e:  64° - 82° F \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e:  5.0 - 8.0 (more acidic water is preferable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e:  4 - 8 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/span\u003e:  10 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e:  Micropredator. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods and requires a varied diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e:  Peaceful, schooling\/shoaling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e:  1.2 - 1.4 inches (3 - 3.5 cm), possibly larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eI ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo consider purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassgrown.com\/products\/live-animal-heat-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003ePlease arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile in quarantine before being sold, we treat all our live fish with the ‘Med Trio’; Maracyn for Bacterial infections, Paracleanse for internal and external parasites, and Ich-X for fungal infections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":47463778058470,"sku":"362800","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 12","offer_id":47463778091238,"sku":"362801","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/4736\/2790\/files\/111_c78b4792-05d4-499e-bf5f-0b93827082a1.png?v=1773875105","url":"https:\/\/www.toysntreatsbox.com\/en-au\/products\/golden-pencilfish-6-pack","provider":"Toys N Treats Box ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}