Written by Matty
Dwarf Rainbows Type: Tropical Freshwater
Scientific Name: Melanotaenia praecox
Max Size: 6cm (2.4”)
pH: 6.0-7.0
Water Temp: 22-28 deg C (72-82 deg F)
Care Rating: Easy to Moderate
Appearance A large shoal of iridescent Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish gracing a planted community aquarium makes for an awesome display.
They have a brilliant metallic body with vivid red fins, coupled with their personlity make a great fish.
Specific Requirements Best maintained in groups of at least 6 specimens, they will add activity and colour to the top and middle levels of the tank. The aquarium itself should be 3ft in length, or longer. The sides and back should be aquascaped with plants and bogwood to create a network of hiding places which the fish will enjoy exploring, leaving a large open swimming space in the central portion. Floating plant species can be used to help diffuse bright lighting.
Compatibility Perfectly peaceful with other species and will not eat plants; an ideal community aquarium candidate! Do not keep with large boisterous species.
Dietary Needs Enthusiastic eaters – be careful not to overfeed.
Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brineshrimp etc.
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:58 am