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<b>Common Names:</b> Praecox Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Rainbow
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Melanotaenia praecox</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Melanotaeniidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 5.8-6.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 64-72°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 8-12 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 3 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 20g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> The Praecox Rainbow is an egg layer that spawns over a moss substrate at a temperature of around 75°F.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Angelfish, Barbs, Cory Cats, Danios, Discus, Gouramis, Guppies, Killifish, Loaches, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, Swordtails, Tetras
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> A planted aquarium with plenty of free swimming places available will provide a good environment for Melanotaenia praecox. A dark colored gravel substrate may intensify the Praecox Rainbow's colors.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> New Guinea
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