Scissortail rasbora compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Scissortail rasbora, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Scissortail rasbora page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| temperature | 33 | 51% |
| zone competition | 21 | 32% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| ph | 11 | 17% |
| activity mismatch | 10 | 15% |
| size disparity | 8 | 12% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Workable | 27 |
| Comfortable for both | 19 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 12 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 5 |
| No overlap at all | 2 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (3)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
Poor match (13)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Angelfish5 concerns
- with Clown loach1 concern
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with German blue ram2 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami4 concerns
- with Mystery snail2 concerns
- with Nerite snail2 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Pea puffer4 concerns
- with Rope fish3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir3 concerns
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow3 concerns
Conditional (24)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Blue acara1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra2 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Chili rasbora4 concerns
- with Convict cichlid1 concern
- with Dwarf gourami3 concerns
- with Ember tetra3 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid2 concerns
- with Guppy1 concern
- with Honey gourami3 concerns
- with Kribensis1 concern
- with Molly4 concerns
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Pearl gourami3 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras1 concern
- with Platy2 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Red swamp crayfish1 concern
- with Sailfin molly1 concern
- with Severum4 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish4 concerns
- with Swordtail2 concerns
- with Tiger barb1 concern
Generally compatible (17)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Amano shrimp1 concern
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram1 concern
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Cherry shrimp1 concern
- with Ghost shrimp1 concern
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Panda corydoras1 concern
- with Peacock gudgeon1 concern
- with Rummy-nose tetra2 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
- with Zebra danio1 concern
Compatible (8)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional | 24 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Generally compatible | 17 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Poor match | 13 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Compatible | 8 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |
| Incompatible | 3 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |