This peaceful fish is best kept as a shoal in a well-maintained aquarium
Overview
Synonyms
Rasbora stigmatura
Distribution
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Thailand. Introduced to Colombia.
Maximum Size
12cm (4.7")
Temperature
22-25°C
Water Parameters
Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-8.0, dH: up to 20 degrees.
Compatibility
Community with no small fish
Lighting
No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism
Mature females appear fuller bodied.
Feeding
Flake, granules and frozen foods
Description
Care
An ideal species for the upper levels of the community aquarium. Scissortail Rasboras are a shoaling species, and as such, should be maintained in groups of 6 or more fish in order for them to feel secure. The tank should incorporate some well planted areas at the sides and back, leaving a good open swimming area in the centre for these active fish. An aquarium measuring 36" long is ideal for smaller specimens, with a tank of 48" required for adults. Peaceful towards other species of fish. Ensure that the aquarium has tightly fitting coverslides, as these fish are accomplished jumpers.
Feeding
Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brineshrimp etc.
Breeding
A shallow softwater breeding aquarium should be set up with a marble substrate and plenty of fine-leaved plants. The temperature should be set to 25-26 °C. Up to 1000 eggs will be scattered amongst the plants and once spawning has ceased, the parent fish must be removed to avoid predation. The eggs are somewhat sensitive, but under good conditions should hatch within 24-36 hours. The fry will become free-swimming 3-5 days later and can be fed on Artemia nauplii and finely crushed egg-layer first foods.
Where can I buy these aquarium fish or invertebrates?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
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