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Name: Praecox Rainbowfish (Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish)

Scientific Name:Melanotaenia praecox

Description: A beautiful freshwater rainbowfish renowned for its brilliant iridescent blue body, shimmering metallic scales and vibrant red or orange fins. Males generally display brighter red fins and deeper bodies, while females typically have yellow-orange fins and a more slender appearance. Peaceful, active and hardy, the Praecox Rainbowfish is one of the smaller rainbowfish species, making it an excellent addition to planted community aquariums. Its striking colouration and lively schooling behaviour make it a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts.

Origin: Indonesia – Native to the Mamberamo River basin and surrounding freshwater systems in northern New Guinea, Papua, Indonesia.

pH: Approximately 6.5–7.5

Temperature: Around 24–28°C

Adult Size: Approximately 5–6 cm

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality tropical flakes, small pellets, frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms and insect larvae. A varied diet containing both plant and animal-based foods helps maintain good health, growth and vibrant natural colouration.

Compatibility: Peaceful and active. Suitable for community aquariums with other small rainbowfish, peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, small gouramis and similarly sized non-aggressive species. Best maintained in groups of six or more, preferably eight to ten, with a mixture of males and females to