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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) & Sentani Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Chilatherina sentaniensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSentani Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Sepik Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Glossolepis multisquamata

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSepik Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Serpae Tetra

Melanotaenia praecox · Hyphessobrycon eques

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Severum

Melanotaenia praecox · Heros severus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSeverum: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Shell Dweller (Multi)

Melanotaenia praecox · Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Shortbarbel Pangasius

Melanotaenia praecox · Pangasius micronemus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Shortnose Gar

Melanotaenia praecox · Lepisosteus platostomus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulShortnose Gar: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Shovelnose Sturgeon

Melanotaenia praecox · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

Not Recommended
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulShovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Siamese Algae Eater

Melanotaenia praecox · Crossocheilus oblongus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Siamese Tiger Fish

Melanotaenia praecox · Datnioides pulcher

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Arowana

Melanotaenia praecox · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)

Melanotaenia praecox · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Dollar

Melanotaenia praecox · Metynnis argenteus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Dollar: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Flying Fox

Melanotaenia praecox · Crossocheilus reticulatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Hatchetfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Gasteropelecus sternicla

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Prochilodus

Melanotaenia praecox · Semaprochilodus taeniurus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Chilatherina crassispinosa

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)

Melanotaenia praecox · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Silvertip Tetra

Melanotaenia praecox · Hasemania nana

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSilvertip Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Sixbar Distichodus

Melanotaenia praecox · Distichodus sexfasciatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Skunk Botia

Melanotaenia praecox · Yasuhikotakia morleti

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSkunk Botia: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Skunk Cory

Melanotaenia praecox · Corydoras arcuatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSkunk Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Slender Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Melanotaenia gracilis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSlender Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Smallmouth Bass

Melanotaenia praecox · Micropterus dolomieu

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive