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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

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    Etymology

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    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…

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