Tank size for Dwarf Neon Rainbow Fish?

[kev_kb]

Is a 13gal (US) tank large enough for these fish? I forget the dimensions, but its 2 foot wide. If its suitable how many could I keep and could I keep a small (very!) number of other fish also say Corys?

 

[Lateral Line]

M. praecox grows to about 3"/70mm, as such, technically you could keep them in a small tank. That said, all the rainbow fish are very active swimmers and like open space which is not going to be possible in a tank that size. I would say it would be a bad idea to try them in there.

They are also a shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of 4 or ideally more. 4 of them plus a couple of Corys is going to fill the tank. You would be better off, IMHO, with Corys and some small tetras.

 

[clutterydrawer]

if ypou are set on rainbows maybe threadfins would be better? I havn't kept them or researched them, I'm just suggesting them cos they only get to 2".

 

[kev_kb]

Thanks for the advice guys, guess I will look into Rainbowfish again when I can house a larger tank...