Datnioides / Siamese Tigerfish (Datnioides microlepis)
Datnioides microlepis
Origin: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Southeast Asia
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 40 cm
- Min Tank
- 600 L
- Lifespan
- 10-20
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive; predatory toward all smaller fish
About
The Siamese Tigerfish is a prized predatory species from large river systems of Southeast Asia, with a deep, laterally compressed body boldly patterned in alternating gold and black vertical bands. Its bold coloration, intriguing personality, and willingness to become hand-tame make it a popular display species for large aquariums. A dedicated piscivore that must not be kept with smaller fish and requires pristine water quality.
Care Guide
Requires a very large aquarium (600L+). Keep only with fish too large to eat. Feed live or thawed fish, large prawns, krill. Pristine water quality essential — sensitive to deterioration. Can be trained onto prepared foods over time. Provide open swimming space and subdued lighting. One of the most spectacular large freshwater display fish.
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