Description
These are fully grown praecox rainbowfish, also known as neon dwarf rainbowfish, from the Mamberamo river system in northern Papua. At adult size, around 7cm, the males carry the blue body sheen and red fin edging that younger fish have not yet developed, so these are the fish at their best rather than something you grow on.
Special requirements: Keep in groups of six or more, including several males so they display to one another. They are active swimmers and want length in a tank rather than height, with planting around the sides and open water through the middle. Slightly alkaline water suits them, and a dark substrate under good lighting brings out the colour.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
Ordering livestock
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