Buy Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) Online in Canada

Looking to add rapid motion, silver sheen, and tight schooling dynamics to your community aquarium? Monster Aquarium Canada is proud to offer healthy Scissortail Rasboras (Rasbora trilineata). Native to slow-flowing rivers and forest streams across Southeast Asia, these lively schooling fish are named for their unique deeply forked tail fin, which features distinct black-and-white bands that twitch open and closed like scissors as they swim.

Why Add Scissortail Rasboras to Your Aquarium?

Scissortail Rasboras are an enduring favorite among freshwater aquarists due to their extreme hardiness, playful energy, and sleek stream-lined look. Explore our complete selection of live exotic livestock to build a vibrant freshwater setup.

Distinctive Tail Markings & Tight Schooling

Featuring an iridescent silver body with a translucent sheen, the standout feature of the Scissortail is its caudal fin. Each lobe of the tail is decorated with a bold black patch tipped in bright white. Kept in groups of 6 or more, they swim together in synchronized mid-to-top water schools, creating constant visual motion.

Highly Adaptable Community Fish

Reaching an adult size of 2.5 to 3.5 inches (6 to 9 cm), Scissortail Rasboras are completely peaceful and confident swimmers. Their energetic nature helps draw out shyer tankmates, making them ideal companions for tetras, gouramis, peaceful cichlids, rainbowfish, and bottom-dwelling loaches or corydoras.

Care Guide & Optimal Tank Parameters

Scissortail Rasboras are exceptionally hardy and forgiving, making them suitable for both beginner fish keepers and experienced aquascapers. Upgrade your filtration system today using our premium canister filters and water treatments.

Tank Setup & Water Quality

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 to 30 Gallons (longer tanks are ideal to accommodate their active swimming habits)

• Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 25°C)

• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5 (Tolerates a wide variety of water conditions)

• Aquarium Decor: Open central swimming areas surrounded by live background plants, dark substrate, and driftwood.

Diet & Feeding Requirements

Scissortail Rasboras are enthusiastic omnivores that feed primarily near the water’s surface. Provide a balanced diet of high-quality tropical flakes, micro-pellets, freeze-dried tubifex, and frozen treats like bloodworms and brine shrimp from our aquarium food catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How big do Scissortail Rasboras get?

In home aquariums, Scissortail Rasboras typically grow to an adult size of 2.5 to 3.5 inches, making them slightly larger and more robust than many other rasbora species.

How many Scissortail Rasboras should be kept together?

They are a shoaling species and should always be kept in groups of at least 6 to 8 individuals. Larger groups encourage natural schooling behavior and keep the fish confident and stress-free.

Are Scissortail Rasboras jumpers?

Yes! Because they spend a lot of time in the upper water column and are powerful swimmers, they can jump when spooked. A secure aquarium lid or tight-fitting canopy is strongly recommended.

How do you ship live Scissortail Rasboras across Canada?

At Monster Aquarium Canada, all livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated containers equipped with season-appropriate heat or ice packs. We use overnight express shipping backed by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

What is the lifespan of a Scissortail Rasbora?

With clean water parameters, consistent water changes, and a varied diet, Scissortail Rasboras regularly live between 5 to 7 years in aquariums.