| Family: | CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Rasbora caudimaculata |
| Common Name: |
Giant Scissortail |
| Size: | 6 in (15 cm) |
| Habitat: | ASIA: Malaysia, Indonesia and the lower Mekong river basin. |
| Min Tank Size: | 55 gallons for a school. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful, lively. Keep in schools of at least six. |
| Water: | Temperature 68 to 79°F (20 – 26°C) pH range: 6.0 – 6.8; dH range: 9 – 17 |
| Care: | Easy, needs open areas to swim. |
| Communities: | Good, is a jumper. Keep with larger peaceful species. |
| Suitability: | Good |
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