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) & Channel Catfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Melanotaenia praecox · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Checker Barb

Melanotaenia praecox · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia praecox · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Cherry Barb

Melanotaenia praecox · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Cherry Shrimp

Melanotaenia praecox · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Melanotaenia praecox · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chili Rasbora

Melanotaenia praecox · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Melanotaenia praecox · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Melanotaenia praecox · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chipokae Mbuna

Melanotaenia praecox · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chocolate Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chocolate Gourami

Melanotaenia praecox · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Melanotaenia praecox · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Christmas Fulu

Melanotaenia praecox · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Chuco Cichlid

Melanotaenia praecox · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Melanotaenia praecox · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Clown Killifish

Melanotaenia praecox · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Clown Knifefish

Melanotaenia praecox · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Clown Loach

Melanotaenia praecox · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Melanotaenia praecox · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Melanotaenia praecox · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive