Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox)

Melanotaenia praecox

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size7 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Alligator Pleco

Melanotaenia praecox · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Altifrons Eartheater

Melanotaenia praecox · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Altolamprologus Calvus

Melanotaenia praecox · Altolamprologus calvus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Melanotaenia praecox · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Altum Angel

Melanotaenia praecox · Pterophyllum altum

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Amano Shrimp

Melanotaenia praecox · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Melanotaenia praecox · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Amazon Puffer

Melanotaenia praecox · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & American Grass Shrimp

Melanotaenia praecox · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Melanotaenia praecox · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Angelicus Botia

Melanotaenia praecox · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Angelicus Pleco L073

Melanotaenia praecox · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Angfa Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Antennae Stingray

Melanotaenia praecox · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Mamoré

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma erythrura

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Parrot

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Apistogramma atahualpa

Melanotaenia praecox · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful