page_title: Nannostomus trifasciatus
section_title: In the aquarium
hierarchical_section_title: Nannostomus trifasciatus / In the aquarium
caption_attribution_description: ja:スリーラインペンシル en:Tree-line Pencil Species Nannostomus trifasciatus Familia Lebiasinidae Source http://opencage.info/pics/large_7658.asp Location Suma Aqualife park, KOBE, japan Other photos; http://opencage.info/pics/Nannostomus_trifasciatus.asp Copyright OpenCage
context_page_description: Nannostomus trifasciatus, commonly known as the three-lined or three-stripe pencilfish, is a freshwater species of fish belonging to the characin family Lebiasinidae. They are popular in the aquarium trade due to their small size, beautiful color pattern, and relative hardiness.
context_section_description: N. trifasciatus is a popular and appropriate community aquarium species, if tankmates are of similar size and demeanor, and will thrive if kept in soft, mildly acidic water at temperatures between 72 and 82 °F. Baby brine shrimp and other small-sized foods are indicated. Males establish and defend small territories. The species  spawns during the daytime among plant leaves. The eggs are adhesive and are most often placed on plants. Fertilization takes place externally, and 30-100 eggs are produced at a time. The eggs hatch in 24–72 hours, depending on the water temperature.  If well-fed, and if sufficient plant cover is provided, breeders will not eat eggs and fry will be found among floating plants. This species is seldom spawned in captivity and has never been commercially raised in fisheries. The aquarium trade relies exclusively on wild-caught specimens.
caption: A trio of N. trifasciatus
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