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Freshwater fishNeon Dwarf Rainbowfish (School of 4)
Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish (School of 4)
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These dwarf Praecox Rainbowfish are stress-free and more likely to swim about in the middle of the tank when they can swim with friends.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia praecox |
| Origin | Western New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 2" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Sold as a school of 4 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Rainbowfish are active swimmers, so leave open swimming space along the front, with plants along the back and sides. Use a filter, a heater and a tight-fitting lid, since they can jump.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They get along with peaceful fish of similar size, such as other rainbowfish, larger tetras, barbs, danios, corydoras and plecos.
Good to know: Neon dwarf rainbows have a shiny blue body and red fins (yellow-orange in females) that sparkle under good lighting.
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