{"product_id":"neon-rainbowfish","title":"Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeon Dwarf Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia praecox)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantined rainbowfish for planted aquariums and carefully selected community setups in Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish is a compact, high-energy rainbowfish known for its electric blue body sheen and vivid red-to-orange fins on mature males. It is one of the best rainbowfish choices for hobbyists who want movement, colour, and schooling behaviour without needing a very large aquarium.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Fish Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrilliant blue body flash with naturally coloured mature male fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmaller adult size than many larger Melanotaenia rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent active schooling fish for planted community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Keep in a mature aquarium with open swimming space, plants along the edges, stable filtration, and a secure lid. Rainbowfish are active swimmers and can jump when startled.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This species looks and behaves best in a group. Males show stronger colour and display behaviour when kept with other rainbowfish in a properly sized aquarium.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Feed a varied omnivorous diet including quality flakes or micro-pellets with frozen or live foods to support colour, condition, and activity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Livestock Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Our show males are selected for mature, natural colour expression. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance colour.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Livestock Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Although this species may have different natural habitat preferences in the wild, we focus on stability, gradual acclimation, healthy feeding, and mature aquarium systems before fish become available to customers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelanotaenia praecox\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature planted freshwater aquarium with stable filtration and compatible tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish good for planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Yes. It is active, colourful, and especially attractive in planted aquariums with open swimming space.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould Neon Rainbowfish be kept alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    No. They are social rainbowfish and are much better kept in a group for confidence, movement, and colour display.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill show males stay colourful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Healthy males usually show best colour with stable water, good food, and the presence of other rainbowfish for display behaviour.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering live fish online in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canada-live-fish-shrimp-shipping\" title=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada - Topick Aquarium\"\u003eLearn more about our Canada-wide live fish shipping process\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Show Male (1 Fish)","offer_id":46055448838378,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/2_614d0804-ec85-4082-8d90-7ac80bd0c576.webp?v=1777558521","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/neon-rainbowfish","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}