Neon Rainbow (Melanotaenia praecox) 3-4cm

• Species – Melanotaenia praecox
• Common Name – Neon Rainbow
• Origin – Mamberamo region of West Papua New Guinea
• Diet – Omnivorous
• PH Range – 6.5 – 8
• Temperature – Tropical and Coldwater 22°c – 26°c
• Breed Type – Egg Scatterer
• Current Size – approximately 3cm (Grows to approximately 6.5cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed

The Neon Rainbow is basically adaptable to life in the community aquarium. They will get along best with other peaceful fish of a similar size. Remember that if you put them in a tank with big hungry fish the Noen Rainbow won’t last long.

Noen Rainbows are schooling fish and the ratio of males to females is very important to keep a reasonable peace among them. Although you can always keep single sex schools, you will see significantly better colouration if both genders are in the tank.