Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora rasbora)
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Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora
Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora
Rasbora rasbora
95 Litres (25 US G.)
10-13 cm (3.9-5.1")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)
8-10 °d
1:3 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Ganges Rasbora, Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora
Additional scientific names
- Cyprinus rasbora, Leuciscus rasbora, Leuciscus microcephalus
Sexing[edit]
- Males are more slender than females. Females are determined by the roundness of their body; this is best seen by looking down into the tank.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Rasboras are great community fish, but do better when in groups of six or more.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Be sure to have a secure lid, these fish are exceptionally good jumpers and they need lots of room to swim.
Identification[edit]
- Scissortail Rasboras can grow up to six inches in length, and can be identified by their silver scales and black horizontal strip on there tail.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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