Neon Rainbow Fish
Description
of the Neon Rainbow Fish
The Neon Rainbow Fish is the perfect aquarium fish. It is very
colorful and doesn't grow too large. It is a very peaceful fish
and integrates well with other species. The males tend to be a
deeper blue than the females and often have a red edging on
their fins. It is advisable to keep a school of at least six
fish together in your tank.
Profile of
the Neon Rainbow Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Neon Rainbow Fish species.
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Size: 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 7, Neutral to Hard
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Diet / Feeding:
Mosquito Larvae, Mysis Shrimp, Bloodworm and Daphnia
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Temperament:
Good
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Habitat: Rivers
and Streams in New Guinea, Indonesia
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Behaviour: Very
peaceful
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Range: New
Guinea, Indonesia
Scientific
Classification of the Neon Rainbow Fish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
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Species:
Melanotaenia praecox
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Popular Name:
Neon Rainbow, Dwarf Neon Rainbow, Dwarf
Rainbowfish
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Kingdom:
Melanotaeniidae
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Phylum: Chordata
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Class:
Actinopterygii
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Order:
Atheriniformes
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Family: Melanotaeniidae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Neon Rainbow Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Neon Rainbow Fish slimy?
Neon Rainbow Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Neon Rainbow Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Neon Rainbow Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Neon Rainbow Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Neon Rainbow Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Neon Rainbow Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Neon Rainbow Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Neon Rainbow Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Neon Rainbow Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Neon Rainbow Fish
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