Fish Database: Scissor-Tail - Rasbora trilineata
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle, all
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4
Fish fact file
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows & Carps)
Synonyms: Rasbora stigmatura, R. calliura
Other common names: Scissorfish, Scissortail, Scissor Tailed Rasbora, Three-Lined Rasbora, Threeline Rasbora
Origin: Southeast Asia
Natural habitat: Slow moving or standing waters; rivers, lakes, streams, ditches
Size: 14cm
Behavior: Active, shoaling, peaceful
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to medium
Sexing: Males may be smaller and slender than females
Synonyms: Rasbora stigmatura, R. calliura
Other common names: Scissorfish, Scissortail, Scissor Tailed Rasbora, Three-Lined Rasbora, Threeline Rasbora
Origin: Southeast Asia
Natural habitat: Slow moving or standing waters; rivers, lakes, streams, ditches
Size: 14cm
Behavior: Active, shoaling, peaceful
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to medium
Sexing: Males may be smaller and slender than females
Fish code No.2703
The Scissor Tail is a hardy and adaptable aquarium fish, which has few requirements and is well suited to a community of similar sized active and peaceful fish. Provide plenty of open swimming space and a few hiding spots. Although the Scissor Tail will adapt to varied water conditions, it does do best in slightly soft and acidic water. Keep in groups of four or more.
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