Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish

Dwarf Neon Rainbow Fish The Dwarf Neon Rainbow Fish, also known by its scientific name (Melanotaenia Praecox), is one of the most popular and colorful rainbowfish species. Their natural habitat is small, lush jungle streams in Western New Guinea, Indonesia. Their most appropriate habitation is areas with dense vegetation, and hence, a planted aquarium with floating plants would be the ideal setting for this species. The aquarium itself should be 20 gallons with water of temperatures 72.0°F-79.0°F and a pH of around 6.5, 3ft in length or longer with the sides and back aquascaped with plants and bogwood to create a network of hiding places. When choosing plants to add to the aquarium, make sure to pick plants that can tolerate the hard alkaline conditions preferred by the fish. They are best maintained in groups of at least six specimens adding activity and color to the top and middle levels of the tank. In a well-maintained aquarium, they can live up to 3 to 5 years, growing to an a