3-5cm Dwarf Neon Rainbow Fish (Praecox)Description: Also known as the ‘Dwarf Rainbowfish”, it is a smaller Rainbowfish. The Neon Rainbowfish is generally easy to keep and suited for the beginner to intermediate aquarist. It is an active community fish that enjoys a spacious planted aquarium. They occupy the mid to upper level water column and are best kept in shoals of 6 or more and a ratio of one male to two females. They are a brilliant greenish – blue with crimson red on fins and tails. Rainbow fish prefer good water quality and stable conditions.Males will have red colouring on the fins and females will have yellow instead.The Neon Rainbowfish is native to West Papua New Guinea and is found in the Mamberano River Basin.Scientific Name:Melanotaenia praecoxLifespan:3-5 YearsSize:5-7cm / 2-3 InchesDiet:Omnivore. High quality flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods.pH:7.0 – 7.8 – Will not do well in soft acidic conditions.Temperature: Tropical – 22°-28° Celsius / 71°-83° FahrenheitAggression: Peaceful – Some aggression shown between males on occasion. Community friendlySchooling?:Yes
