Rasbosoma spilocerca 2-3 cm (Redtail Scissortail)

Rasbosoma spilocerca is an elegant schooling fish recognised by its deeply forked tail and attractive red tail markings. It is an active swimmer that spends most of its time in open water and looks its best when kept in a group.

A spacious aquarium with plenty of swimming room allows this species to display its natural behaviour. It is well suited to peaceful community aquariums.

Scientific name: Rasbosoma spilocerca
Common name: Redtail Scissortail
Origin: Southeast Asia
Size: approximately 7–10 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 150 l
Temperature: 23–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Diet: flakes, small pellets, frozen and live foods
Behaviour: active schooling fish
Difficulty: easy to intermediate