Rasbora trilineata (Rasbora scissors)

Rasbora trilineata (Rasbora scissors)

Description

Lightly transparent body with silver green reflections. Horizontal black line crossing the whole body on the posterior half. Deeply indented caudal fin, animated by jerky movements reminiscent of the handling of a pair of scissors. Each caudal lobe is marked with a black spot. The other fins are transparent and colorless.

The Rasbora Trinineata fish is a freshwater fish native to the regions of Southeast Asia. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 4 and 5 centimeters in length. Its most remarkable feature is its shiny color, with golden fins and a silver body dotted with small black spots.

The Rasbora Trinineata is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. It is often found in rivers and shallow streams, where it feeds mainly on small insects and algae. It is a peaceful and easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium, making it a popular species with beginners aquariophiles.

Although the Rasbora Trinineata is generally considered a robust and easy -to -keep species in aquarium, it is important to maintain it in appropriate conditions to avoid health problems. This means providing a clean and well -filtered aquarium, with a pH and a hardness of the water adapted to this species. She also appreciates a well planted aquarium, with shaded places to hide.

In summary, the Rasbora Trinineata is a colored freshwater fish and easy to maintain, ideal for beginners aquariophiles. Its small size and peaceful personality make it an excellent addition to a community aquarium. However, it is important to provide adequate conditions to ensure the health and well-being of this species.

Origin

  • Family : Cyprinidae
  • Origin : Borneo, Sumatra, Malaysia

Features

  • Adult size : 14 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant, gregarious
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 6 - 6.5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Dimorphism

The male is smaller and more slender.

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 16/10/2022

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