Add graceful movement and a striking appearance to your aquarium with the Scissortail Rasbora! This elegant freshwater fish is known for its streamlined silver body, dark horizontal markings, and distinctive forked tail that moves from side to side like a pair of scissors as it swims.
Scissortail Rasboras are active, peaceful schooling fish that look fantastic in spacious community aquariums. Their constant movement and attractive markings make them an excellent choice for planted tanks and aquarists looking to create a lively, natural-looking underwater environment.
Care Information
Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful and active
Adult Size: Approximately 5–6 inches
Minimum Group: 6 or more recommended
Tank Size: 40 gallons or larger recommended
Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
Diet: Omnivore — accepts quality flakes, pellets, and frozen or live foods
Aquarium Setup: Spacious freshwater aquarium with open swimming areas, aquatic plants, and good filtration
Why Choose Scissortail Rasboras?
Distinctive scissor-like tail movements
Attractive silver body with dark markings
Peaceful schooling behaviour
Excellent for larger community aquariums
Bring energy and elegance to your freshwater aquarium with Scissortail Rasboras from Primal Paradise Pets!
Keep in a group and provide plenty of open swimming space. Choose compatible tank mates of similar size, maintain clean water conditions, and use a secure aquarium lid, as active fish may jump.