{"product_id":"neon-dwarf-rainbow-praecox-rainbow","title":"Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"69\" data-start=\"24\"\u003eNeon Dwarf Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e(Sold as a trio 1 Male 2 Female)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eNeon Dwarf Rainbowfish are one of the most underrated “wow” fish for community aquariums. They school beautifully, stay a manageable size, and glow with an electric blue shimmer that looks unreal once they’re settled in. They’re active, peaceful, and make a perfect middle-water fish for planted tanks and larger community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"403\"\u003eAt Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eElectric neon-blue body color (males especially pop as they mature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eTight schooling behavior and constant activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"729\"\u003ePeaceful community fish with big “display” impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eGreat fit for planted aquariums and natural-style tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eHardy once established and kept in proper groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eNeon Dwarf Rainbows are peaceful, fast-moving schooling fish. They do best in groups and will look their best (and feel safest) when kept with their own kind. They’re energetic at feeding time and appreciate open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003ePlenty of open swimming room (they are active)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003ePlants for cover and “breaks” (especially along the back\/sides)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eGentle to moderate flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eGood oxygenation (they like clean, well-circulated water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eStable water quality (rainbows reward consistency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eGroup of 6–8: 20 gallon long minimum (29+ preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eBest display group (8–12): 29 gallons+ recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eLarger community setup: 40 breeder \/ 55 gallon+ ideal for big schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eIdeal range: 74–78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eMany hobbyists keep them around 75–77°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eStability matters more than chasing an exact number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1972\"\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eBest tank mates are peaceful fish that won’t nip fins and can handle active swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003eCorydoras (panda, sterbai, pygmy in appropriate tanks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003ePeaceful tetras (rummy nose, cardinal, ember in larger calm communities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003ePeaceful rasboras and danios (non-nippy varieties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003eBristlenose plecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003ePeaceful dwarf cichlids in larger setups (Bolivian rams, some Apistogramma—when the tank is structured and not overcrowded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eFin-nippers (tiger barbs, overly aggressive\/rowdy tank mates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eLarge aggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eSlow, long-finned fish that will be stressed by constant activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eVery small fry in the same tank (they will eat tiny fry opportunistically)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2722\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003eNeon Dwarf Rainbows thrive on a varied diet and color up best when fed high quality foods consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes and micro pellets (staple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eSmall sinking pellets (help ensure everyone eats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eFrozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis, bloodworms as treats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eLive foods (optional, excellent for conditioning and color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3126\" data-start=\"3081\"\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3128\"\u003eFish health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3128\"\u003eClean systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3128\"\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high quality pellets\/flakes, live baby brine shrimp, frozen foods, and other quality foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3128\"\u003eParasite free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3545\" data-start=\"3468\"\u003eThat matters—especially with schooling fish that you want thriving long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3570\" data-start=\"3547\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3729\" data-start=\"3572\"\u003eLive fish are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3729\" data-start=\"3572\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537104519342,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/legacylineaquatics.com\/products\/neon-dwarf-rainbow-praecox-rainbow","provider":"Legacy Line Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}