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Rasbora tornieri
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| Yellowtail Rasbora | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-12 years |
| Habitat | |
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.
