Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Rasbora caudimaculata, commonly known as Greater Scissortail, is an Asian freshwater species found in forest creeks and at the surface of streams; it is distributed throughout Malaysian and Indonesian waters, and in the lower Mekong basin.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 20°C – 26C (68 – 79F)
Hardness: 5 – 10 dH
Description: Rasbora caudimaculata can reach a maximum length of around 17 cm. This elongated fish has a somewhat colourless body, except for a thin yellow line that stretches horizontally down its lateral line. Its caudal fin is red with black tips. Males are slimmer than females and have more yellow in their anal fins. This species can live from 8 – 10 years.
Diet: This omnivorous species will accept most foods in an aquarium environment, including quality flake or pellets, brine shrimp, Daphnia, Tubifex and bloodworm.
Breeding: There is yet to be any documented proof of this species being bred in an aquarium environment. It is likely to breed the same way as other Rasbora species.
Comments: You could probably house a small group of Greater Scissortail in a 30 gallon tank. Your tank should have plenty of open swimming space, as well as several hiding spaces and a secure lid to stop the fish from jumping out. You should also put plenty of plants in your tank to simulate its natural environment. This species requires moderate care and is suited to experienced hobbyists.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Rasbora caudimaculata should be housed in groups of five or more. They will live happily with most Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetraand Black Tetra). They are also great tank mates with Discus, Apistogramma‘s like Apistogramma Cacatouides and Apistogramma Borelli, CorydorasCatfish (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneus) Angelfish, Clown loach, the common Guppy and Platyand most Gourami(such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also can live happily with most Danio(particularly the Zebra Danioand Pearl Danio) and also many Killifish make great tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-01-24 19:52:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
