Yellowtail Rasbora (Rasbora tornieri)
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Yellowtail Rasbora
Yellowtail Rasbora
Rasbora tornieri
95 Litres (25 US G.)
15-17 cm (5.9-6.7")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Cyprinidae
Contents
Additional names
- Yellowtail Rasbora, Goldstripe Rasbora, Golden Stripe Rasbora
Sexing[edit]
- Males are smaller with more red hints in the stomach area.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- May be aggressive towards smaller tank mates. Would work in a larger tank with the larger species of Danios or Barbs.
Diet[edit]
- Carnivorous, will take pellet, flake, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, and bloodworm.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs plenty of lateral open swimming space, prefers a planted tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- An exceptionally active fish.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate fish built for speed, has a slender yellow horizontal lateral line on a relatively colourless base, some hints of red, the tail has a thick yellow band tipped by a broad black margin.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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