Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)

The Dwarf neon rainbow fish is a little rocket of a fish- they are very fast and always on the move flashing their neon bodies and red(males) and yellow(females) fins. They are best suited for a well planted aquarium, if your tank is not well planted they may hide and become shy. Undemanding fish, but they can jump so a secure lid is also recommended, the use of floating plants will deter jumping activity as well. 

These fish are very social and do best when in a group minimum size 6-8. 

Care Info:

• Ideal Temperature - 73° - 80° F (23° - 27° C)
• pH - 6.5 - 7.5
• KH - 5 - 15 dGH 
• Tank Size - minimum 20+ gallons for a group 
• Omnivore/Micropredator is not a picky eater, will opportunistically eat shrimplets and appreciates frozen and live foods. Some variety in a fishes diet is ideal. 
• Difficulty - easy

Average Adult Size: 2.5-3" inches (6.25-7.5 cm)

Average Purchase Size: 1-2" inches (2.5-5 cm)

*This species is bred on location* Tank bred specimens for sale, NOT imported.

Origin/Location: New Guinea, Indonesia