Siamese Tigerfish (Datnioides pulcher)
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Siamese Tigerfish
Datnioides pulcher
379 Litres (100 US G.)
30-40 cm (11.8-15.7")
Freshwater
7.2 - 7.5
22.2-24.4°C (72 -76 °F)
8-15 °d
2:3 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Datnioididae
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Contents
Additional names
- Siamese Tigerfish, Siamese Tiger Perch, Widebar Tigerfish, Widebar Datnoid, Gold Datnoid
Additional scientific names
- Coius pulcher
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- This fish requires a very large and long tank with subdued lighting. They are fairly unfussy when it comes to decor and any that is added should be secure.
Behaviour
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Identification
- Can be misidentified as the False Siamese Tiger Fish.
- Identification and differentiation between the different species can be based on the Anatomy of the Datnoid Tigerfish, for example by comparing the stripe patterns, fin shapes.
Pictures
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )