Siamese tiger datnoid - Datnioides microlepis

Scientific name: Datnioides microlepis

Common name: Siamese tiger datnoid

Family: Datnioididae

Usual size in fish tanks: 28 - 30 cm (11.02 - 11.81 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 18°N (142.86 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 24 - 27 °C (75.2 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: East Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Siamese tiger datnoid’s are carnivores and will eagerly eat up any smaller tank mates. They will accept shrimp pellets, blood worms, brine shrimp and chopped earth worms.

Origin

Siamese tiger datnoid’s are to be found on the Southeast mainland of Asia and Western Borneo.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

There are no reported cases of Datnoides microlepis breeding in the aquarium, however in Indonesia they are being bred commercially. Their methods are not being revealed to the public as of yet.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Datnoides microlepis is 10 years.

Short description

Although Siamese tiger datnoid’s are classed as a non-aggressive species, they will quarrel amongst themselves. If kept as a group they will need a large aquarium, when first added they will explore the tank for a few days but after a while they may hide a lot in the bottom. Always add rocks or caves for them.Siamese tiger datnoid’s are peaceful fish, but they will consider very small fish as a dinner.

Pictures

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