Melanotaenia praecox

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade can be shy without cover
compatible with small fish
peaceful community fish
peaceful and social
prefer floating plants
gptkbp:average_temperature 24 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior active swimmer
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
spawning in plants
requires dense vegetation
frequent spawner
gptkbp:breeding_range mature at 6 months
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in optimal conditions
gptkbp:care_instructions requires fine food
gptkbp:character_traits curious and interactive
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color can change color based on mood
gptkbp:color_scheme iridescent scales
gptkbp:color_variation males more colorful than females
gptkbp:coloration vibrant colors
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Dwarf_Rainbowfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:death fast growth rate
high with proper care
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
gptkbp:family gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther in 1866
gptkbp:food_and_beverage high-quality flake food recommended
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple small feedings daily
gptkbp:fuel_capacity needs hiding spots
minimum 60 liters
regular water changes needed
planted aquarium recommended
minimum 30 liters for breeding
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Melanotaenia
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanotaenia praecox
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright lighting
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:order gptkb:Osmeriformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish species
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Melanotaenia_parva
gptkb:Melanotaenia_boesemani
gptkb:Melanotaenia_rubrostriata
gptkb:Melanotaenia_trifasciata
gptkbp:size up to 5 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:social_structure hierarchical in groups
gptkbp:tank_mates barbs
tetras
gobies
rasboras
small cichlids
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Melanotaeniidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5