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  • Melanotaenia praecox
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Scientific Name Melanotaenia praecox  (Weber & de Beaufort, 1922)
Common Names Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish
Neon-Regenbogenfisch (Germany)
Type Locality Pionierbivak, Mamberamo River, northern New Guinea.
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Size 50mm or 2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing Adult males of the species have a more vivid colouring and deeper bodies.
General Remarks This species is a good option for smaller tanks.
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Distribution Asia: Mamberamo River in northern Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
pH 6.8 - 7.5
Temperature 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
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Suggested Tankmates Best kept in shoals of six or more.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Fishes Indo-Australian Archipelago v. 4, pp 298.
Registered Keepers There are 4 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data.
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Last Update 2020 Oct 27 12:41 (species record created: 2013 Jan 08 14:07)