Praecox Rainbow

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Latin Name: Melanotaenia praecox
Common Name(s): Praecox Rainbow / Dwarf Neon or Peacock Rainbowfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful
pH: 7.0 - 7.5
Adult Full Size: 2”
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Chromo Flakes, Chromo Pellets, Bloodworms, Omnivorous, will accept all types of food

Description: In the wild Praecox Rainbows can be found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. But all Praecox sold for aquariums are aquacultured in Malaysia. This is a beautiful Dwarf Rainbow that will add a splash of color to any peaceful aquarium. They are active, peaceful schooling fish, and occupy the top level of the tank. To avoid aggression between males, it is best to keep males-females pairs.