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Rasbora tornieri

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Yellowtail Rasbora
Yellowtail Rasbora
Species Rasbora tornieri
Family Cyprinidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 6.693 in

15-17 cm (5.9-6.7")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-12 years

Habitat

Asia

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Yellowtail Rasbora, Goldstripe Rasbora, Golden Stripe Rasbora

[edit] Sexing

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

[edit] Tank compatibility

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

[edit] Diet

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

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

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

[edit] Behaviour

An exceptionally active fish.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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