Greater scissortail - Rasbora caudimaculata

Scientific name: Rasbora caudimaculata

Common name: Greater scissortail

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 14 - 17 cm (5.51 - 6.69 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 6.8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 9 - 17°N (160.71 - 303.57ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 20 - 26 °C (68 - 78.8°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Greater scissortails are definitely not fussy eaters; they will greedily accept anything offered to them. Quality flake or pellets should be given, treats of blood worm, brine shrimp, daphnia and tubifex will also be readily taken.

Origin

Asia; Greater scissortails are to be found in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Sexing

Females tend to have a plumper body shape; males have a yellow coloration to their anal fin.

Breeding

As of yet there are no reported cases of Greater scissortails breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Rasbora caudimaculata is 8-10 years.

Short description

As these Rasboras can grow up to 6 inches, it is best suited in a larger community tank. They should be kept in small groups as they are a shoaling fish. Add plants to the tank and a tight fitting lid as these fish are very good jumpers. Even with their large size, like all Rasboras, Rasbora caudimaculata are classed as a peaceful species.

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