Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Red Scissortail, Greater Scissortail |
| Scientific name: | Rasbora caudimaculata |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 6" (15cm) |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with plenty of swimming space and a tight-fitting cover, as they may jump. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful community fish. |
| Temperature: | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.8) preferred. |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, most foods accepted - feed flake/granular foods supplemented with frozen/live foods. |
| Sexing: | Males are more slender with yellow colour in the anal fin. |
| Breeding: | No reports available, likely to be similar to other Rasbora species. |
| Comments: |
A stunning shoaling fish for the larger community tank. Not as common as the usual Scissortail (R. trilineata) in the aquarium trade.
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