🐟Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)
Freshwater Rainbowfish • Community Species • Colorful Display Fish • Active Schooling Swimmer
 
📋 The Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox) is a brilliant small rainbowfish species known for its iridescent electric-blue body and contrasting red or yellow fin coloration. Its compact size, peaceful disposition, and vivid appearance make it one of the most popular rainbowfish in the aquarium hobby.
This species thrives in planted or open-style community aquariums, displaying best in groups of six or more. Males develop brighter colors and more pointed fins, especially when displaying to females. Active, social, and strikingly colorful, the Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish brings constant movement and visual appeal to freshwater tanks.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant Neon Blue Body: Intense iridescence under good lighting
⚪ Perfect Community Fish: Peaceful and sociable
📏 Compact Size: Grows to only 6–7 cm
✅ Great for Planted Tanks: Colors intensify with greenery and flow
🐟Active Schooling Species: Best kept in groups of 6+