Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia Praecox

A large shoal of iridescent Neon Rainbowfish gracing a planted community aquarium creates a wonderful, eye-catching display.. Males are more colourful with redder finnage, also becoming deeper bodied with age. Females with orange-yellow finnage trimmed with silver.. Known Names:. Rhombatractus Praecox. Origin:. Middle reaches of the Mamberamo River in northern Irian Jaya.. Diet:. Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brineshrimp etc.. Tank Mates:. Best maintained in groups of at least 6 specimens, they will add activity and colour to the top and middle levels of the tank. Do not keep with large boisterous species.. Behavioural Traits:. Perfectly peaceful with other species and will not eat plants; an ideal community aquarium candidate.. Water Parameters:. Temperature: 22 -28°C. pH: 6-8. dH: up to 15 degrees