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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora rasbora
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Gangetic Scissortail Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 8 credited
Summary
The Gangetic scissortail rasbora, Rasbora rasbora, is a cyprinid apparently native to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand. Ma…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
20–25°C
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Apparently native to Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand which is a potentially enormous natural range. Many of the older occurence records are p…
Habitat
Little information is available but presumably it is a pelagic species inhabiting streams, tributaries and rivers. The Songgaria River in western Thailand, pic…
Aquarium size
An active species and a group will need a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm/~243 litres.
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided. We suggest keeping it in a large, well-planted aquarium or …
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 25 °C/20 – 25°C pH: 6.0 - 7.5 Hardness: 2 - 12°H
Diet
Probably feeds mostly on invertebrates both aquatic and terrestrial in nature as with similar members of the genus. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods …
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the larger, well-furnished community set-up. It can upset slow-moving/much shyer companions simply…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are noticeably rounder-bellied and often a little larger than males.
Reproduction
We're not sure if it has been bred in the hobby although it should certainly be possible. Like most cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering, continuous spa…
Notes
This species is rarely seen in the trade and little has been written regarding its captive care. It's possible that several colour forms may exist depending on…
References
References
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