Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish / Melonataenia Praecox - Aquarium Advice

Blucat · 01-08-2006, 02:26 AM

Just came back from a trip to my [acronym:27cbd3cdb7="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:27cbd3cdb7] in which I aquired four Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish aka Melonataenia Praecox! They are juveniles: 2 males and 2 females. The males have red finnage whilst the females have yellow finnage. They were AU$8 each and I had to buy them myself this time.

Here are some web pictures seeing as the fish are hyperactive and wouldnt sit still for a digi photo.

Here is what they look like now
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fis...s/rbwneon1.jpg

Here is what they will grow up to be

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/img/praecox2.jpg

Oh and whilst I was there I ordered myself 2 sparkling gourami (as referred to in the forgotten fish post) due for pickup next week *blinks with glee*

Blucat · 01-08-2006, 02:28 AM

My first rainbowfish experience, if you can advise me of any care tips (feeding, social etc) that would be very excellent.

. They seem to like to chase the tetras...

SerLunchbox · 01-08-2006, 10:46 AM

they are fairly timid around other fish, so if they are in with fish that like to "check out" their competition for food, thy may be shy for quite a while.

Other then that, they are fairly easy to care for. Nice looking fish!

lmw80 · 01-08-2006, 01:23 PM

very nice looking fish! what size tank are they in?

Blucat · 01-08-2006, 05:33 PM

24g hope that won't be a problem

Legacy · 01-10-2006, 06:18 PM

beautiful! Rainbowfish are my favorite kind of freshwater fish. You're inspiring me to to start up a freshwater rainbowfish species tank. Thanks for sharing!

Blucat · 01-10-2006, 11:49 PM

glad to hear, actually they are rather bossy and tons of fun to watch

Rondory · 01-19-2006, 08:46 PM

Those are my favorite Rainbows and on my stocking list!

Best of luck!

01-08-2006, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish / Melonataenia Praecox Just came back from a trip to my [acronym:27cbd3cdb7="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:27cbd3cdb7] in which I aquired four Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish aka Melonataenia Praecox! They are juveniles: 2 males and 2 females. The males have red finnage whilst the females have yellow finnage. They were AU$8 each and I had to buy them myself this time. Here are some web pictures seeing as the fish are hyperactive and wouldnt sit still for a digi photo. Here is what they look like now http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fis...s/rbwneon1.jpg Here is what they will grow up to be http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/img/praecox2.jpg Oh and whilst I was there I ordered myself 2 sparkling gourami (as referred to in the forgotten fish post) due for pickup next week blinks with glee

01-08-2006, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
SerLunchbox Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,526 Images: 1	they are fairly timid around other fish, so if they are in with fish that like to "check out" their competition for food, thy may be shy for quite a while. Other then that, they are fairly easy to care for. Nice looking fish! __________________ Lunchbox ... "i'm a man, but i can change, if i have to, i guess" Tankless ... for now ... until i find what i really want (and what the wife lets me get!)

01-08-2006, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	very nice looking fish! what size tank are they in? __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

01-10-2006, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Legacy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 226	beautiful! Rainbowfish are my favorite kind of freshwater fish. You're inspiring me to to start up a freshwater rainbowfish species tank. Thanks for sharing! __________________ 40G Brackish Mangrove Swamp (4) Toxotes Jaculatrix (2) Uca Spp. 37G Puffer Tank (1) Tetraodon nigroviridis 200G Mangrove Swamp (Under Construction)

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01-08-2006, 02:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	My first rainbowfish experience, if you can advise me of any care tips (feeding, social etc) that would be very excellent. . They seem to like to chase the tetras...

01-08-2006, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	24g hope that won't be a problem

01-10-2006, 11:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blucat Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 834 Images: 5	glad to hear, actually they are rather bossy and tons of fun to watch

01-19-2006, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rondory Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 250 Images: 3	Those are my favorite Rainbows and on my stocking list! Best of luck!

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