Yellowtail Rasbora (Rasbora tornieri)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Yellowtail Rasbora, Goldstripe Rasbora, Golden Stripe Rasbora

Sexing

Males are smaller with more red hints in the stomach area.

Tank compatibility

May be aggressive towards smaller tank mates. Would work in a larger tank with the larger species of Danios or Barbs.

Diet

Carnivorous, will take pellet, flake, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, and bloodworm.

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Needs plenty of lateral open swimming space, prefers a planted tank.

Behaviour

An exceptionally active fish.

Identification

An elongate fish built for speed, has a slender yellow horizontal lateral line on a relatively colourless base, some hints of red, the tail has a thick yellow band tipped by a broad black margin.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Practical Fishkeeping
• Fish-Keeper.net