- Scientific Name: Melanotaenia praecox
- Common Name: Neon Rainbowfish
- Family: Melanotaeniidae
- Origin: New Guinea
- Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm)
- Social: Peaceful
- Lifespan: 3-4 years
- Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: soft
Temperature: 75-82 F (22-28 C)
Neon Rainbowfish
By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com Guide
Neon Rainbowfish
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