Scissortail rasbora size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Rasbora species on LumaReef: 4 cm (Rasbora paucisqualis) to 20 cm (Elegant Rasbora).

Scissortail rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Scissortail rasbora water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Rasbora on LumaReef need (22–26 °C).

Scissortail rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 73 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Congo tetra, Molly, and Boesemani rainbowfish.

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Scissortail rasbora

Rasbora trilineata

Restless and fast, snapping its tail open like scissors as it laps.

The Scissortail rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Danionidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Surface
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres50 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres108 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres200 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres240 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along73 species

and 49 more species

Caution15 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Crowding the same layer

Not together11 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 13 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyDanionidae
GenusRasbora
SpeciesRasbora trilineata
Described bySteindachner, 1870

In other languages

Russian: Трёхлинейная расбора

Quick answers

Scissortail rasbora size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Rasbora species on LumaReef: 4 cm (Rasbora paucisqualis) to 20 cm (Elegant Rasbora).
Scissortail rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Scissortail rasbora water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Rasbora on LumaReef need (22–26 °C).
Scissortail rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 73 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Congo tetra, Molly, and Boesemani rainbowfish.
Scissortail rasbora: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Scissortail rasbora and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.