Are Dwarf Neon Rainbow Fish Hardy?

lemonlime said: minimum would be perhaps 2 males 3 females.. or just 3 males. Yea,

they are pretty hardy

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How big do dwarf neon rainbowfish get?

Is dwarf neon a rainbowfish school?

The Dwarf Neon Praecox Rainbowfish is very easy to feed and will accept most high quality dry foods, but also requires various frozen and live foods in its diet for optimal health and coloration. What We Like About This Fish:

Active, schooling community fish

that thrives in planted aquariums.

What do dwarf neon rainbow fish eat?

Can dwarf rainbow fish live alone?

Unlike some fish that are better off solo,

rainbowfish can live with other fish

, and prefer to be in schools of five or more, said Claricoates.

Do dwarf neon rainbowfish eat shrimp?

Yes they will eat them

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Are rainbow fish easy to breed?

By using a spawning mop (dangling green cotton thread attached to a cork)

Rainbowfish are fairly easy to breed in captivity

. The majority of Rainbowfish will court early in the morning and spawn at first light if conidions are perfect. Feed your Rainbowfish a varied diet twice a day leading up to spawning.

What is the smallest rainbow fish?

Dwarf Rainbow Fish

Dwarf Rainbow Fish are known for their large eyes and small size. Compared to other Rainbow Fish that typically reach 4 or more inches, the Dwarf Rainbow will only get to about 2 inches. The females tend to have yellow fins and be a little smaller with more silver.

How do you breed neon rainbowfish?

Select the fattest, best-coloured pair for breeding and introduce them to the spawning tank

. A small raise in temperature can often induce spawning. The pair will spawn for a period of several weeks, laying batches of eggs each day. These are attached to surfaces by a small thread.

Can rainbowfish live with neon tetras?

If your tank is well planted and you get atleast 20-30 neons, they will do fine provided your rainbows don’t attack them on sight

. I’ve had luck keeping them with rainbows when they were added when the rainbows were around 2′′.

How big do rainbowfish get?

Most species of rainbowfish are less than 12 cm (4.7 in) in length, with some species measuring less than 6 cm (2.4 in), while one species, Melanotaenia vanheurni, reaches lengths of up to 20 cm (7.9 in). They live in a wide range of freshwater habitats, including rivers, lakes, and swamps.

How big do Australian rainbowfish get?

Australian rainbowfish reach maximum lengths of 11 cm (4.3 in), but the males are usually no larger than 8.5 cm (3.3 in), while the females usually only grow to 7 cm (2.8 in). The body is elongated, with a small head and large eyes. Australian rainbowfish have two dorsal fins and a pointed anal fin.

How many rainbow fish should I keep?

Rainbowfish are shoalers and should be kept in groups of

6 or more

for best effect. Males will exhibit their best colors as they vie for attention from females.

Will rainbow fish eat guppies?

Size of the Two Fishes

Guppies are susceptible to predator fishes that can bite or nip them.

Rainbowfish are quite safe and do not bother guppies

even though they become big.

Are Rainbow fish jumpers?

Registered.

Rainbowfish are jumpers

, well I think so. When you see them eating you can see why. They are a pretty shy fish for a while when I first got mine.

Is Rainbow Fish Hardy?

Rainbowfish are

very hardy

and disease is not usually a problem in a well maintained aquarium.

Can Rainbow Fish live with angelfish?

Rainbow Kribensis are peaceful community fish that

can get along well with Angelfish

. These pretty African dwarf cichlids grow to around four inches in length and share a liking for softer water, making them compatible for life in the same setup as Angelfish.

How long do rainbow fish live for?

Can I keep shrimp with rainbow fish?

Will Rainbowfish eat cherry shrimp?

Yes they will eat them

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Will Forktail Rainbowfish eat shrimp?

Fully grown Forktail Rainbowfish are

typically safe to keep even with adult dwarf shrimp

and virtually all non-aggressive invertebrates that we offer.

What temperature do rainbow fish like?

The optimal water conditions depend on the rainbowfish species, but a temperature of

77–80°F

and a pH level of 7.5 are ideal for most species. Condition a rainbowfish pair by feeding live food and slowly raising water temperature by a few degrees.

What do baby rainbow fish eat?

What temperature do tetras like?

For most tetras, pH should be between 6.8 and 7.8, alkalinity between 3° and 8° dkH (50 ppm to 140 ppm) and temperature

between 75° and 80° F

. If the aquarium is kept in rooms below 75°, use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain the correct temperature. Exceptions like the Buenos Aires tetra do better in cooler water.

Are rainbowfish good community fish?

Most species of Rainbowfish are schooling fish, a fact that is often overlooked by owners.

They also enjoy a well-planted habitat (preferably live plants) as well as live foods

. In their native habitats, they are known for keeping the mosquito population in check. Continue to 2 of 8 below.

What do you name a rainbow fish?

• Lemon.
• Sunny.
• Goldie.
• Cheeto.
• Lightning.
• Ginger.
• Duckie.
• Star.

What kind of fish is Rambo?

Rainbow fishes

are a family of very colorful freshwater fish known as Melanotaeniidae. There are well over 50 species of rainbowfish worldwide. Rainbow fishes can span from as little as 12 cm (4.7 inches) in length to over 20 cm (7.9 inches) depending on their species.