Widebar Datnoid


Synonyms: Datnioides pulcher
Common Name: Siamese Tiger Fish, Datnioides, Widebar Datnoid

Family: Datnioididae

Max size: D. pulcher is a slow grower; in the wild it will max out at 24 inches but in the home aquarium it is rarely seen above 18 inches.

Life span: If kept healthy, 15 years

Originates from: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins of Southern Asia.

Minimum tank size: 100 gallons.

Water region: All

Temperature: 75°–82°F

Ph: 6.5 – 7.5

Diet: Live food but can be changed to dead foods like silversides, Prawn, beef heart, Earthworms. Bloodworms and brine shrimp are appropriate for juveniles

Tankmates: Any large fish. Just remember that D. pulcher is a predatory fish and will eat anything it can fit into its mouth.

Temperament: D. pulcher is a peaceful with other large fish and can become aggressive towards others of the same species.

Description: D. pulcher has a sharply slanted forehead with a gold toned body that has full black vertical bars which usually extend across the entire body. Depending upon which part of the river your located on, they can have between 5 and 7 bars.

Sexing: unknown

Breeding: D. pulcher has never spawned in the home aquarium.