Neon Rainbowfish Care Guide
Melanotaenia praecox
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.2"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- New Guinea
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts a wide variety of flake, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Ideal for well-planted community tanks with peaceful species.
Good to Know
Neon Rainbowfish are celebrated for their stunning iridescent colors and peaceful schooling nature.
Gender Differences
Males display more vivid colors and are slightly larger.
Stock Neon Rainbowfish in Your Tank
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