Scissortail Rasbora tank mates
Rasbora trilineata
6 rated pairings from the Scissortail Rasbora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Scissortail Rasbora needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller with identical water parameter requirements; won't compete with mid-water rasboras
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, temperament, and water preferences; excellent community fish pairing
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible schooling fish with matching peaceful nature and mid-water swimming zone
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle bottom-feeder that complements rasboras without territorial conflict
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that occupies different ecological niche; ensure adequate hiding spots
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller; monitor for aggression as some individuals can be territorial
Also recommended alongside Scissortail Rasbora
Species whose own guides list Scissortail Rasbora as a tank mate.
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