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| Family: |
Melanotaeniidae |
| Species: |
Melanotaenia praecox |
| Common Name: |
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish, Neon Rainbowfish, Praecox
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| Size: |
Up to 2 inches (5cm) |
| Habitat: |
Indonesia: In small swift flowing jungle
streams in the middle sections of the Mamberamo River system in
northern Irian Jaya. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least a 40 gallon for a school. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Loves live blackworms, insects, frozen
foods and flakes. Needs good source of edible vegetation as well.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful, schooling species. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72°F to 82°F (22°-28° C), ph 6.5 -
7.5, Medium hardness 8.0 - 18.0 dGH |
| Care: |
Easy to care for. Keep water clean, i.e. weekly
water changes, good aeration and good current and this fish will
thrive for many years. |
| Communities: |
Good. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all. |
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