The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.

Golden Beckford's Pencil Fish Nannostomus Beckfordi 3cm

Golden Beckford's Pencil Fish Nannostomus Beckfordi 3cm

Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.

£11.00
Live Arrival Guarantee Live Fish Delivery When Your Fish Arrive (acclimatisation guide)

Delivered alive, guaranteed

Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.

When will my fish arrive?

Order placedDelivery day
Up to Monday 11:00amThursday (that week)
Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00amFriday (that week)
Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00amSaturday (that week)
Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time)Thursday (following week)

Golden Beckford's Pencil Fish Nannostomus Beckfordi 3cm "Discover the exquisite elegance of the Golden Beckford's Pencil Fish, a radiant gem in the aquarist's realm. Originating from the peaceful streams and blackwater tributaries of South America, these slender-bodied beauties captivate with their vibrant golden hues and striking vertical stripes. Feeding on small live or frozen foods like daphnia, bloodworms, and high-quality flakes, they thrive in a well-maintained aquarium with soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-7.0) and temperatures between 72-80°F (22-27°C). Their ideal tank setup includes dense vegetation, offering shelter and mimicking their natural habitat. Their tranquil demeanor makes them wonderful companions for similarly peaceful tank mates such as small tetras, rasboras, or peaceful dwarf cichlids. Their non-aggressive nature and moderate care requirements make them suitable for aquarists of intermediate experience seeking a touch of sophistication in their aquatic haven."

Please Note

The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.

It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.


Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.

Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.

We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.

Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.