Can Exclamation Point Rasbora Live With Scissortail Rasbora?

Exclamation Point Rasbora and Scissortail Rasbora CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (3.5" vs 0.7"). Scissortail Rasbora may bully or stress Exclamation Point Rasbora.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Exclamation Point Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.
  • Scissortail Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterExclamation Point RasboraScissortail Rasbora
Temperature73–82°F72–82°F
pH5–76–7.5
Max Size0.7"3.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank5 gal20 gal

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