Family: Cyprinidae
Gangetic Scissortail — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; keep at 20–25 °C.
Rasbora rasbora is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.8–14.3 cm of adult fish at 20–25 °C. Related profiles: Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora caudimaculata, Rasbora einthovenii.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 20–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 20–25 °C recorded range.
Full size is 9.8–14.3 cm. Minimum tank: 245 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.