Scissor Tail Rasbora Rasbora trilineata

Common Name Scissor Tail Rasbora

Other Common Names Three Line Rasbora

Scientific Name Rasbora Trilineata

Family Cyprinidae

Community General Class Danio

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 2 1/4-2 1/2 inches

Feeding Habits Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized fish.

Habitat Malaysia-Borneo: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.

Breeding During spawning 500-1000 eggs can be produced.

Additional Comments The markings on the tail fin give the illusion of a cutting motion like a pair of scissors.