Neon Rainbow

Common name(s) Neon Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Rainbow Picture of Neon Rainbows
Male in foreground with redder fins.
Photo © Sean Evans

Scientific name Melanotaenia praecox

Synonyms

Size 2" (5cm)

Origin New Guinea, Irian Jaya

Tank setup Peaceful planted tank with shaded areas and open swimming space.

Compatibility Community tank

Temperature 23-28^oC (73-82^oF)

Water chemistry Slightly hard, pH around neutral

Feeding Omnivore: flake, small granular foods, supplemented with live or frozen foods.

Sexing Males are more colourful with bright red fins, females are silvery with yellow-orange fins.

Breeding Rainbowfish are usually kept in a ratio of approx 3 males per 2 females for spawning. Males will be seen displaying to the females. Spawning normally takes place in the morning.

Comments The ideal rainbowfish for the smaller peaceful community tank.

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Common name(s)	Neon Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Rainbow	Male in foreground with redder fins. `Photo © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Melanotaenia praecox
Synonyms
Size	2" (5cm)
Origin	New Guinea, Irian Jaya
Tank setup	Peaceful planted tank with shaded areas and open swimming space.
Compatibility	Community tank
Temperature	23-28^oC (73-82^oF)
Water chemistry	Slightly hard, pH around neutral
Feeding	Omnivore: flake, small granular foods, supplemented with live or frozen foods.
Sexing	Males are more colourful with bright red fins, females are silvery with yellow-orange fins.
Breeding	Rainbowfish are usually kept in a ratio of approx 3 males per 2 females for spawning. Males will be seen displaying to the females. Spawning normally takes place in the morning.
Comments	The ideal rainbowfish for the smaller peaceful community tank.