Scissortail Rasbora

🔥 Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trilineata)

Add elegance, speed, and striking movement to your aquarium with the beautiful Scissortail Rasbora. Known for its sleek silver body and distinctive forked “scissor-like” tail with bold black and white markings, this active schooling fish creates a flowing, dynamic display in larger aquariums.

Scissortail Rasboras are peaceful but energetic, making them a fantastic choice for aquarists looking for a larger, more active schooling species.

🌿 Why Choose Scissortail Rasbora?

✂️ Distinctive forked “scissor” tail markings
🐠 Large, active schooling rasbora species
✨ Sleek silver body with elegant movement
🌱 Great for larger planted aquariums
⭐ Eye-catching centrepiece schooling fish in the UK

When kept in groups, Scissortail Rasboras form fast-moving shoals that glide through open water, adding constant motion and energy to the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Rasbora trilineata
📛 Common Name: Scissortail Rasbora
🏠 Tank Size: 120L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful (very active)
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended

Scissortail Rasboras thrive in spacious aquariums with strong swimming room, gentle flow, and planted areas around the edges for security.

🐠 Compatibility

Best suited for larger peaceful community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include rainbowfish, barbs, larger tetras, gouramis, and Corydoras. Avoid very small or delicate species, as their size and activity level can be overwhelming.

Important Notes

Scissortail Rasboras are strong swimmers and should not be kept in small aquariums. Keeping them in larger groups encourages natural schooling behaviour and reduces skittishness.

The Scissortail Rasbora is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, active, and elegant schooling fish that brings constant movement and visual impact to larger community aquariums.