Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish known for its streamlined body and distinctive forked tail resembling scissors. It is an active schooling fish suitable for community aquariums.
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Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish known for its streamlined body and distinctive forked tail resembling scissors. It is an active schooling fish suitable for community aquariums.
Slender, laterally compressed body with silver to copper coloration and a distinctive black lateral stripe running from the head to the tail. Forked tail gives the appearance of scissors. Fins are mostly transparent with subtle orange-red hints. Males are slightly more slender and vividly colored; females are rounder and paler.
4–6 years with proper care
Omnivorous; feeds on high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and micro worms. Occasional blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach enhance health and coloration.
Scissortail Rasboras are excellent for community aquariums due to their peaceful nature, vibrant coloration, and active schooling behavior. They add movement and life to planted tanks.
Beginner to Intermediate – hardy but prefers stable water and proper schooling.
25+ gallons (for a small school)
6.5 to 7.5
5–15 dGH
74–82°F (23–28°C)
3 inches
Small tetras, other Rasbora species, danios, dwarf gouramis, peaceful barbs. Avoid aggressive or large species.
Large, aggressive, or fin-nipping species that may stress or harm them.
Rasbora trilineata
Cyprinidae
Southeast Asia – Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand; slow-moving streams and rivers with vegetation.
Highly social; best kept in schools of 6 or more. Peaceful and compatible with other small community fish.
Feed 2–3 times daily with flakes, micro pellets, frozen/live foods. Occasionally supplement with finely chopped or blanched vegetables for optimal health and coloration.
Egg-scatterer; deposits eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults do not guard eggs. Condition males and females with protein-rich foods before spawning. Fry feed on infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp.
pH: 6.5–7.5, Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C), Hardness: 5–15 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm
Sensitive to poor water quality. Prone to ich, stress-related illnesses, and fin damage if kept with aggressive tankmates. Maintain clean water and suitable school size.
Peaceful, active, and social. Best kept in schools of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior. Compatible with other peaceful mid-level community fish.
Native to Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, Scissortail Rasboras inhabit slow-moving streams, rivers, and ponds with dense vegetation. Adults reach up to 3 inches. They thrive in planted tanks with open swimming areas and moderate water flow. Ideal for beginner and intermediate aquarists due to their hardiness and peaceful schooling behavior.