Scissortail Rasbora Medium Large
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🐟 Scissortail Rasbora Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Rasbora trilineata |
| Common Name | Scissortail Rasbora |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Adult Size | 7–10 cm (2.8–4 in) |
| Lifespan | 5–6 years |
| Temperament | Peaceful, schooling fish |
| Tank Level | Mid-level |
🔹 Tank Setup
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 100+ liters (25+ gallons) for a small school |
| Temperature | 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (5–12 dGH) |
| Substrate | Sand or fine gravel |
| Decor | Plants, driftwood, open swimming areas |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| Filtration | Gentle to moderate flow; sponge or canister filter |
Tips:
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Keep in schools of 6 or more; larger groups encourage natural schooling behavior.
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Provide open swimming areas and shaded spots with plants.
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Stable water parameters promote bright coloration.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Omnivorous
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Best Foods: Flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms).
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 small feedings daily.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Peaceful schooling fish; thrives in community tanks with other small, non-aggressive species.
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Active swimmers that occupy mid-levels of the aquarium.
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Males display brighter colors when in a group.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Tetras (neon, cardinal, ember)
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Rasboras (harlequin, chili)
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Corydoras catfish
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Peaceful dwarf rainbowfish
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Aggressive or large fish
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Fin-nippers
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Fish that compete aggressively for food
🐣 Breeding Info
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Spawning Method: Egg scatterers; use fine-leaved plants or spawning mops.
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Parental Care: None; adults may eat eggs.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or liquid fry food first, then baby brine shrimp.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Named for its forked tail resembling scissors.
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Fast, active swimmers; ideal for large community tanks.
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Appreciated for its metallic sheen and contrasting black fin markings.
