Photo © Sean Evans
Male in foreground with redder fins.
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| Common name: | Neon Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Rainbow |
| Scientific name: | Melanotaenia praecox |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 2" (5cm) |
| Origin: | New Guinea, Irian Jaya |
| Tank setup: | Peaceful planted tank with shaded areas and open swimming space. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful community fish. |
| Temperature: | 23-28oC (73-82oF) |
| 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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