scissorTail Rasbora

( Rasbora trilineata ) 🌎 Origin

Native to Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia, commonly found in rivers, streams and flooded forest areas. 📏 Adult Size

12–15cm ⏳ Lifespan

5–8 years with proper care. 🧠 Temperament

Peaceful, active schooling fish.

✔ Excellent community species
✔ Best kept in groups of 6 or more (8–10 ideal)
✔ Very active mid-to-top level swimmer

They get their name from the black-and-white forked tail that moves in a scissor-like motion as they swim. 🏡 Tank Requirements

Minimum Tank Size: 150L (due to active swimming behaviour)

Temperature: 22–28°C

pH: 6.0–7.5

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Flow: Moderate

They appreciate:
• Open swimming space
• Planted areas around the edges
• Clean, well-filtered water
• A secure lid (strong swimmers and can jump) 🍽 Diet

Omnivorous and easy to feed.

Provide a varied diet of:

High-quality flakes or micro pellets

Frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms)

Occasional live foods

A varied diet encourages strong health and colour. 🐠 Tank Mates

Suitable with:

Gouramis

Rainbowfish

Larger tetras

Peaceful loaches

Corydoras

Avoid:

Aggressive cichlids

Very slow or long-finned fish ⭐ Why Choose a Scissortail Rasbora?

Sleek silver body with distinctive scissor-shaped tail

Active schooling behaviour

Hardy and adaptable

Great movement and energy in larger community tanks

Ideal for aquarists wanting an active, peaceful schooling fish that adds constant motion to the aquarium.