Aquarist Species: Melanotaenia praecox
Aquarist: RockyMountainplecos
Species Profile: Melanotaenia praecox
Common Name: Dwarf Neon Rainbow
Species Photo by: Kyle Carlson
Description: Melanotaenia praecox have an intense, bright neon blue body with red dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. They may reach a maximum size of 8 cm, but usually less than 5 cm SL. Males are generally larger and more colourful than the females. The fins of females often show a yellow-orange colour as well.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Oceania
Distribution:
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Typical mop spawner
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Can be left with adults or pick eggs for more fry.
Young fish available? Yes