Yellowtail Rasbora (Rasbora tornieri)

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Yellowtail Rasbora

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Yellowtail Rasbora

Rasbora tornieri

95 Litres (25 US G.)

15-17 cm (5.9-6.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-12 years

Family

Cyprinidae



Additional 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.


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.

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