Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish Melanotaenia praecox
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Melanotaenia praecox
Origin region
New Guinea
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid-Top
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
110
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.80–7.80
GH (dGH)
4.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
New Guinea
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer.
Notes
Iridescent blue body; red fins.