Species Care
RED SCISSORTAIL
Rasbora caudimaculata
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15-18 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0 - 7.0
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South East Asia
Reproduction: Presumably adhesive eggs scattered among plants. Very difficult to breed.
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Schooling fish. Prefers some dense background planting with open swimming areas and strong water flow. Rarely available due to habitat destruction (aquarium stock is wild caught).
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