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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) & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Melanotaenia praecox · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Melanotaenia praecox · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Warmouth

Melanotaenia praecox · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Weeksi Bichir

Melanotaenia praecox · Polypterus weeksii

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

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Melanotaenia praecox · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & West African Bichir

Melanotaenia praecox · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Western Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Melanotaenia australis

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

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Whiptail Catfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Whisker Shrimp

Melanotaenia praecox · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & White Cheeked Goby

Melanotaenia praecox · Rhinogobius duospilus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & White Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Melanotaenia praecox · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & White Saum (Green Terror)

Melanotaenia praecox · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Melanotaenia praecox · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Whiteseam Fighter

Melanotaenia praecox · Betta albimarginata

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Wolf Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Wolf Fish

Melanotaenia praecox · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Wrestling Halfbeak

Melanotaenia praecox · Dermogenys pusilla

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

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Melanotaenia praecox · Pristella maxillaris

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Melanotaenia praecox · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Xenotilapia papilio

Melanotaenia praecox · Xenotilapia papilio

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

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Yellow Acara

Melanotaenia praecox · Aequidens metae

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

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Yellow Convict

Melanotaenia praecox · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

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