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Care and Compatibility of Preacox Rainbowfish - Melanotaenia preacox
Introduction
This beautiful freshwater fish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia preacox, is native to New Guinea. It is characterized by vibrant colors and a moderate size ranging from 5 to 7 centimeters.
Behavior
The Preacox Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Melanotaenia preacox, is an active and social species suitable for community aquariums. It stands out for its peaceful behavior and is native to New Guinea, preferring slightly alkaline and well-oxygenated water.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Melanotaenia preacox is minimal and difficult to distinguish. However, during the breeding season, males may exhibit more intense colors and increased territorial aggression.
Reproduction
Reproduction is achieved in a well-planted environment with slightly alkaline water. Fry are delicate and should be carefully raised in a separate tank.
Aquarium Conditions
Melanotaenia preacox, commonly known as the Preacox rainbowfish, requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of room to swim and explore. It prefers warm and slightly alkaline water. Aquarium décor should include rocks, driftwood, and hardy plants. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a varied diet.
Feeding
Being omnivorous, it accepts a varied diet, including both dry and live foods. Maintaining a balanced diet contributes to its overall health.
Complexity
Caring for Melanotaenia preacox is moderately straightforward. They are peaceful fish that adapt well to community life. It's recommended to keep them in groups of at least six individuals to promote their natural behavior and reduce stress. They are omnivorous and accept a wide variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, and live foods.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Melanotaenia preacox (Preacox Rainbowfish) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Preacox Rainbowfish with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 114 species compatible with the Melanotaenia preacox (Preacox Rainbowfish) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (114)
Compatible (61 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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With Reservation (1 Species)
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Considerable size difference (46 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
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Food competition (1 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
Compatible if space is enough (5 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Preacox Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia preacox
- Ph: 7 - 8
- Temperature (c°): 24 - 28
- Measures: 5 cm - 7cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
11 Liters - 3 Gallons - Alimentación: Omnivores
- Colores: Blue, Green, Orange
- Comportamiento: Active, Peaceful
- Habitad: Australian
- Preferencias del Acuario: Natural plants, Sand
- Tamaño: Very small
- Taxonomía: Fish
- Tipo de Agua: Sweet water, Tropical waters
- Velocidad de nado o movimiento: Fast
- Zona de Nado: Swim in the middle of the aquarium