Datnoid (Datnioides microlepis)

Fish in the family Datnioididae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameDatnioides microlepis

FamilyDatnioididae

Also known asIndonesian Tiger Fish, Siamese Tiger Fish, Datnoides, Finescale Tigerfish

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietcarnivore

Adult size18 in

Minimum tank size180 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 8-18 dGH

Appearance

Tall-bodied gold or silver fish with bold vertical black tiger bands; a prized monster-tank centerpiece.

Difficulty and care for the Datnoid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Southeast Asia

Keeper notes

Large ambush predator; eats fish and shrimp it can swallow and can be shy or territorial. Needs a big tank with structure and is slow to settle.

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