Care
The Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora, also known as the Giant Scissortail Rasbora, is a beautiful medium-sized, active species with a wide Asian distribution area. These fish live in clear, relatively shallow, rivers, tributaries, and streams, often with hard substrates, and amongst fallen tree branches, roots, and heavily-vegetated margins. As these Rasboras can attain a modest size, and being fast-swimmers, they require a spacious aquarium " ideally 4ft long or larger. They should be kept in groups of at least 6 specimens due to their shoaling nature, larger groups making them feel much more secure. The aquarium itself should be mature and darkly furnished, including plenty of bogwood and hardy aquatic vegetation, both rooted and floating to create shady areas. The water should be soft and slightly acidic, well-filtered and oxygenated, and with moderate current. Frequent partial water changes are a must for these fish, as they can be very sensitive to elevated nitrate levels. Gangetic Scissortail Rasboras are a peaceful species, but due to their adult size, they should not be trusted with tiny fish or fry. Long-finned tankmates are also best avoided. They would make great companions to many similarly sized bottom-dwelling loaches and catfish, as well as some of the larger danionins. Ensure that the aquarium has tight fitting coverslides, as these Rasboras are expert jumpers.
Feeding
Flake, micropellets, slow-sinking granules, frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp etc.
Breeding
There are no reports of this egg-scattering species having been bred in the home aquarium. It would make an excellent breeding project for the dedicated hobbyist.
