Neon Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia praecox
| Common Name | Neon Rainbowfish or Dwarf Rainbowfish |
| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia praecox |
| Max Size | 6cm |
| Lifespan | 3-4 years |
| Origin | New Guinea |
| Tank Setup | Peaceful planted tank with shaded areas and open swimming space. |
| Tank Level | Top, middle dweller. |
| Min Tank Size | 60 Litre |
| Compatibility | Community tank |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| Water chemistry | Slightly hard, pH around neutral |
| Feeding | Omnivore. Ensure that there is some vegetable matter provided in the diet in the form of a good veggie flake and/or skinned green peas. |
| Sexing | Males are more colourful with bright red fins, females are silvery with yellow-orange fins. |
| Breeding | Egg scatterer |
