The Neon dwarf rainbow is a tropical fish in the Melanotaenia family of the order Melanotaeniidae, which is native to the Mamberamo River that flows through the northern part of New Guinea, Indonesia. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Neon dwarf rainbow and how to keep it.
What is Neon Dwarf Rainbow?
The Neon dwarf rainbow is a tropical fish in the Melanotaenia family of the order Melanotaeniidae. The Neon dwarf rainbow originates from the Mamberamo River, which flows through the northern part of New Guinea Island in Indonesia, located in Southeast Asia.The Neondwarf Rainbow's body color is silver with a shimmering iridescent glow when light hits it. It is also characterized by the reddish coloration of each of its dorsal, ventral, and caudal fins.
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How to Keep Neon Dwarf Rainbow
Neon dwarf rainbows can be an easy breed to keep. The life span of the Neon dwarf rainbow is approximately 2 to 4 years. Its body size is approximately 5-6 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer neutral water quality, especially at a pH of 6.8 to 7.5. The Neon dwarf rainbow is classified as a tropical fish, so if you keep it in Japan, it will need a heater in winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the Neon dwarf rainbow has a docile disposition. However, the Neondwarf Rainbow is a gregarious swimmer. Therefore, they are often kept in groups of 5 to 10 or so. In such cases, skirmishes between males may occur frequently. Therefore, the character of the Neon dwarf rainbow is that it is docile toward other species, but becomes territorial with other males.However, it is recommended to include a certain number of neondwarf rainbows in a mix of 10 or more fish, as this will often reduce the number of skirmishes. If this is difficult, take measures such as creating a hiding place by adding water plants. If you put Neon dwarf rainbows with other breeds, they may be territorial or aggressive, which may cause them to get injured or become ill due to stress. Recommended species for mixing with Neon dwarf rainbows are small fish such as neon tetras, calasins, and red fins.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep Neon dwarf rainbows want to breed them. To distinguish between male and female Neon dwarf rainbows, red fins are male and yellow fins are female. Once it is confirmed that both males and females are in the aquarium, they will spawn naturally if you add spawning beds and aquatic plants.The most important thing to keep in mind when breeding Neon dwarf rainbows is that they may eat the eggs they have laid. Therefore, as soon as you confirm that the eggs are attached to the spawning beds or aquatic plants, you should immediately place them in a separate tank or other aquarium. If you are unable to prepare a separate tank, we recommend that you use equipment sold at specialty stores to create a small room in the tank in which you are breeding the parents.
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What to look for when keeping a Neon Dwarf Rainbow
Neon dwarf rainbows are recommended because they are easy to keep and easy to mix with other species. It is especially recommended for beginners and those who are not familiar with tropical fish. However, since the Neon dwarf rainbow is a species that likes to swim, there is a high possibility that it will feel stress if kept in a small (small) aquarium. When keeping Neon dwarf rainbows, please keep them in an aquarium that is at least 45 cm wide.We also recommend that you put several neon dwarf rainbows in the tank and let them swim in a group, as they are very beautiful. If you are interested in Neon dwarf rainbows, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
