So my personal experience with praecox: i used to underestimate them, i thought compared to most rainbows they’re just drab and boring. Until one day I had to catch one of mine, and when I looked at it under a gentle sunlight, BAM their body shines all sorts of color: most striking is the metallic green and blue.. then as it grew overtime the males fins got deep red and the females are yellow (at first i thought they were late bloomers!) Absolutely hardy and definitely getting them again in the future :)
Moved to a hard water area and these fish love it! First fish stocked after 5 week tank cycle. I have slowly built up the group to 12 fish and I love em. Great video 👌
I have 5 in a 55 gal with 2 Dennison barbs, 2 Angels, 3 Yoyo & lots of Hillstream loaches plus 4 Rummy Nosed tetras. Love them. Never seen babies though. Lots of Hillstream babies and the Angels lay eggs then eat them.
Love these guys! I have a school of 12 dwarf rainbows in my 55. As far as I know they have never bred though...but it’s possible the other fish in the tank ate any eggs.
Killing me Bob! My 'big' tank is full of fancy goldfish that aren't going anywhere soon, but I'd love to fill it with these guys and some awesome guppies!
@@SteenfottAquatics thanks for the reply Bob, yeah, goldies are lots of fun! Had them for a few years now! Always fun pulling babies out. Every time you upload a rainbow video makes me pine for them a bit though!
I picked up a group of 10 Macoulchi rainbow's. Im not sure how its spelled, but they have brownish scales and bright orange stripes. They stay small around 2 1/2 to 3 inches. When the lights first come on its AMAZING how colorful the males get! Might pick up some neons to go with them. Thanks for the vid!
Bob, I love these fish. Would these be compatible with Bolivian Rams or Apistos? I am looking for stocking ideas for a 29 gallon tank I plan to start up shortly.
I have never had luck with dwarf neons. i've tried a few times to keep them in same tank as my mixed rainbow tank and other than them i haven't had a death in 2 years. tried two different groups of 7 :(
Hi I would like to keep a species only Praecox aquarium, fully planted, 200l,52.8usg,1 metre long but high,large filter 10xturnover,... How many Praecox do you think I can comfortably keep in your experience, thankyou
Hi, can I pick your experience on stocking Praecox rainbows pls, I have a 52.8us gallon aquarium, 101x41x56cm, heavily planted ,i would like to stock 12 Praecox, and 8 dwarf chain loach, what's your thoughts pls, jas, uk
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So my personal experience with praecox: i used to underestimate them, i thought compared to most rainbows they’re just drab and boring. Until one day I had to catch one of mine, and when I looked at it under a gentle sunlight, BAM their body shines all sorts of color: most striking is the metallic green and blue.. then as it grew overtime the males fins got deep red and the females are yellow (at first i thought they were late bloomers!)
Absolutely hardy and definitely getting them again in the future :)
Do you need a heater?
Moved to a hard water area and these fish love it! First fish stocked after 5 week tank cycle. I have slowly built up the group to 12 fish and I love em. Great video 👌
Rainbow fish tank aquarium are so cool great video tips bob
Gorgeous! I used to have 7 females and 3 males in my 55g. Such a great fish, but they don't handle stress well
Very good your video. Beautiful rainbowfish.
I love the Dwarf Neon. The color and they dont get to big. I have a few in my 75.
I have 5 in a 55 gal with 2 Dennison barbs, 2 Angels, 3 Yoyo & lots of Hillstream loaches plus 4 Rummy Nosed tetras. Love them. Never seen babies though. Lots of Hillstream babies and the Angels lay eggs then eat them.
My favourite rainbow. ❤
Love these guys! I have a school of 12 dwarf rainbows in my 55. As far as I know they have never bred though...but it’s possible the other fish in the tank ate any eggs.
Appreciate the species spotlight, especially if they will be on your website!
I need some of those Rainbow fish
Nice video 👍👍👍
Great video Bob!
Great video! Thanks for the info on the dwarf rainbows! Now I want them! Lol
Really beautiful!!!
I really like this fish 😍
Killing me Bob! My 'big' tank is full of fancy goldfish that aren't going anywhere soon, but I'd love to fill it with these guys and some awesome guppies!
Your tank sounds fun too though =)
@@SteenfottAquatics thanks for the reply Bob, yeah, goldies are lots of fun! Had them for a few years now! Always fun pulling babies out. Every time you upload a rainbow video makes me pine for them a bit though!
just got myself 20 of these yesterday. they cost USD0.80 - 1.80 here in Asia depending on size
You're Lucky.. They are like 6-7 dollars i Sweden..
I love em
Will these rainbow fish get along with a Bolivian dwarf ram and German blue Ram?
Yes, they are extremely peaceful fish
Thanks for the video. 👍✌
I picked up a group of 10 Macoulchi rainbow's. Im not sure how its spelled, but they have brownish scales and bright orange stripes. They stay small around 2 1/2 to 3 inches. When the lights first come on its AMAZING how colorful the males get! Might pick up some neons to go with them. Thanks for the vid!
Love them
Great video bob 👉🏻👀
Bob, I love these fish. Would these be compatible with Bolivian Rams or Apistos? I am looking for stocking ideas for a 29 gallon tank I plan to start up shortly.
Yes and yes
I like these fish. Do you also consider pseudomugils as beginner rainbows? I wanted to get them since they are smaller.
They can be a little delicate, but not too bad.
I'd like to know the exact size of the mature fish. I keep seeing SO many differing size statements for these. 2" and 3-3.5" etc.
2.5" from what adults I've seen
i have some sort of red rainbows, can they live with my denison barbs?
Hey I have about 3 rainbow fish in a 32gal with other smaller fish. Today I’m adding 6 chili rasbora and I’m worried about the rainbow eating them…
So thr dwarf species school? Because i think inread that the larger ones schoal
Do these get 3-3.5”? I’ve never seen them that big.
What's the ratio of female and male dwarf neon rainbow fish that one should have? I have six of these and I think I have 4 males to 2 females.
are they okay with cherry shrimp?
What's your website please??
Would they be any good with angels
Will you be selling these?
Can you get these at petco normally
I have never had luck with dwarf neons. i've tried a few times to keep them in same tank as my mixed rainbow tank and other than them i haven't had a death in 2 years. tried two different groups of 7 :(
wow, thats strange =(
@@SteenfottAquatics yup. Always been bummed about it. About one a month dies. All my other rainbows are as fine as ever.
Can I put dwarf gouramis, elec blue ballon ram with them?
Hi I would like to keep a species only Praecox aquarium, fully planted, 200l,52.8usg,1 metre long but high,large filter 10xturnover,... How many Praecox do you think I can comfortably keep in your experience, thankyou
Can i mix them with cichlids??
I had 2 females and they died. 1 died few weeks ago and today I found 1 dead. Just have 1 male left. Don't understand:(
Do they munch on plants?
Nope, they love to hang out in plants though =)
Buddy, can you make a video on breeding them?
A 20 long hmm? How many would you recommend in a 20 long? I've been thinking about getting these, but I only have the 20 gal free.
No more than 6 =)
I have a 20 long what should I stick it with
Stock*
$5? 🤔 here in Miami they are all $12-$14
Buy them online
I have about 27 of them in my 10 gallon.
They’re so pretty
27in 10g 😰
I assume you're joking or they're fry.
Where's your plants 🤨🤔
Is it true that they jump of the tank ? I’ve bought one today and I don’t have the lead in my tank .
The water comes out the tap here in Scotland at around 6.5ph, they are kept at that in the store I work at but would that work in the long run?
How much would you recommend for a 35 gallon long
Hi, can I pick your experience on stocking Praecox rainbows pls, I have a 52.8us gallon aquarium, 101x41x56cm, heavily planted ,i would like to stock 12 Praecox, and 8 dwarf chain loach, what's your thoughts pls, jas, uk
I don’t see any blue sheen.
Typical. A 3 inch fish and he's talking about having a 4 foot tank.