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Scissortail Rasbora Aquarium Care Guide

Rasbora trilineata

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Keeping Scissortail Rasbora in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: beginner
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
  • Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other rasboras, tetras, danios, gouramis, and peaceful bottom dwellers like corydoras.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-planted tank with open swimming areas. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals to exhibit natural schooling behavior and reduce stress. Moderate water flow is appreciated.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-77°F (22-25°C)
pH level
6.0-7.5
Hardness
5-12 dGH

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