Fish Species

Neon Rainbow Fish

Neon Rainbow Fish - Description

The Neon Rainbow Fish is the perfect aquarium fish. It is very colorful and doesn't grow too large. It is a very peaceful fish and integrates well with other species. The males tend to be a deeper blue than the females and often have a red edging on their fins. It is advisable to keep a school of at least six fish together in your tank.

Popular Name: Neon Rainbow Fish
Species: Melanotaenia praecox

Profile of the Neon Rainbow Fish

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Neon Rainbow Fish species.

  • Size: 6cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 7, Neutral to Hard

  • Diet / Feeding: Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia

  • Temperament: Good

  • Habitat: Rivers and Streams in New Guinea, Indonesia

  • Behaviour: Very peaceful

  • Range: New Guinea, Indonesia

Scientific Classification of the Neon Rainbow Fish

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Melanotaenia praecox

  • Popular Name: Neon Rainbow,  Dwarf Neon Rainbow,  Dwarf Rainbowfish

  • Kingdom: Melanotaeniidae

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Atheriniformes

  • Family: Melanotaeniidae

 

Rainbow Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Neon Rainbow Fish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.

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