Neon Dwarf Rainbow (Melanotaenia praecox)
The Neon Dwarf Rainbow is a stunning, small species of rainbowfish, known for its bright, iridescent blue body with a vivid red tail, especially in males. Their shimmering coloration and peaceful temperament make them a popular choice for community aquariums. Neon Dwarf Rainbows are active swimmers and should be kept in schools to display their natural behavior. They thrive in well-planted tanks with plenty of open swimming space and calm waters. Their peaceful nature and vibrant appearance make them a great addition to any tank.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community tanks with small, peaceful fish
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Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
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Temperature Range: 24-28°C
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pH Range: 6.0-7.5
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other non-aggressive fish
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Max Size: 6 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.