Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish: Your Shimmering Jewel for a Vibrant Aquarium

Bring dazzling colour and energetic schooling to your freshwater setup with the magnificent Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish! Their iridescent scales will captivate any observer.

Overview

The Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (*Melanotaenia praecox*) is a stunning, active species renowned for its brilliant, shifting colours. Males display a vibrant blue body with striking red or orange fins, while females exhibit a silvery sheen and yellow-tinted fins. These small, elongated fish shimmer under light, adding dynamic visual appeal as they gracefully navigate the middle to upper water columns of your aquarium.

Care Level

Considered a beginner to intermediate species, Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish are peaceful and hardy, making them excellent community tank inhabitants. They thrive in groups of six or more, which enhances their natural schooling behaviour and vibrant coloration. Avoid overly aggressive tank mates to ensure their well-being.

Tank Essentials

For a healthy school, a minimum 75-litre aquarium is recommended, with a longer footprint preferred to accommodate their active swimming. Maintain water temperatures between 22-28°C and a pH range of 6.5-7.5. Provide ample plants for security and open swimming areas for their energetic dashes.

Diet

These omnivorous fish are unfussy eaters. Offer a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and granules, supplemented regularly with frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to boost their colours and health.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced aquarium fish. We ensure meticulous care and safe shipping practices, so your new vibrant additions arrive in prime condition, ready to flourish in your home. Experience the joy of healthy aquarium fish today.

Scientific Name: Melanotaenia praecox
Common Name / Variant: Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish
Maximum Size: 8 cm
Origin: New Guinea, Indonesia
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
Temperature: 22–28°C
Lifespan: 3–5 years
Swimming Zone: Mid | Top

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Peixe Arco-Íris Anão (Melanotaenia praecox)

Peixe Arco-Íris Anão
(Melanotaenia praecox)