Neptune’s rating:
68- pH6.6 - 7.9
- Temperature20.0 - 26.0 °C
- Length10.0 - 15.0 cm
- TemperamentSocial, Social, Aggressive, Shy, Playful, Semi-aggressive
- HardinessModerate
- RarityUncommon
- PopularityPopular
- DifficultyModerate
- Liters per Fish45.0 L
- Minimum School Size6.0
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- AffordabilityAffordable
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Scissortail rasbora
The Scissortail Rasbora, known scientifically as Rasbora trilineata, is an eye-catching freshwater fish native to the streams and rivers of Asia, specifically in countries like Thailand, Borneo, and Sumatra. This species exhibits a sleek, streamlined body marked by a silver hue with a distinctive black and white patterning towards the tail, reminiscent of the scissors' shape, which gives it its common name. Typically reaching about 4 inches in length, the Scissortail Rasbora boasts elongated, forked caudal fins that add to its visual appeal. It is moderately well-known in the aquarium hobby, praised for its peaceful nature and the dynamic schooling behavior it displays, making it a favored choice among aquarists looking to add movement and harmony to their community tanks.