Giant Scissortail (Rasbora caudimaculata)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Giant Scissortail es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de Sudeste de Asia. Alcanza 7.5–11 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–7
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
7.5–11 cm
Tanque mínimo
145 L
Capa de nado
Active throughout the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few
Origen
Sudeste de Asia

Descripción de la especie

Rasbora caudimaculata is a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful and energetic. Plan on 7.5–11 cm of adult fish at 22–26 °C. Related profiles: Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora einthovenii, Rasbora dandia.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Corriente
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine gravel and sand
Decoración dura
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Plantas
Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence
Dieta
Omnivore; accepts everything small enough
Compañeros recomendados
  • Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss
Evitar con
  • Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Método de cría
Spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Giant Scissortail?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Giant Scissortail?

Mantén el agua a 22–26 °C. 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Giant Scissortail y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 7.5–11 cm; es active throughout the water column. Acuario mínimo de 145 L.

¿Qué come Giant Scissortail?

Omnivore; accepts everything small enough. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Giant Scissortail con otros peces?

Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few; Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence. Buenos compañeros: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss.No convive con Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.

¿De dónde es originario Giant Scissortail?

De Sudeste de Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.

¿Giant Scissortail salta?

Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.

¿Cómo se reproduce Giant Scissortail?

Spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom. Males often slimmer and more colourful.