SIAMESE TIGER FISH, has anyone kept one |
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  Oct 16 2003, 08:58 PM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Member Posts: 242 Joined: 30-August 03 From: nr brighton uk Member No.: 1837  |
I was wondering if anybody had kept a Siamese tiger fish(datnoidaes microlepis) and would it be alright in my bichir tank.
Any info would be great. Thanks in advance David 
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Oct 16 2003, 09:37 PM
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 watching bettas in a blender  Group: Moderators Posts: 11360 Joined: 8-February 03 From: London Member No.: 585 |
I have one and it is kept with bichirs so the answer to your first question is yes.
But first which species are you planning on getting? Only the Coius (Datnoids) microlepis is a FW fish and other species of STF are brackish fish. They are greedy eaters and once they have settled in will take all manor of live and meaty frozen foods, they will eat any tankmates less than 3/4 their size. They are easily frightened by fast or sharp movements outside the tank and need cover in the form of plants and rock/bogwood for them to hide in and behind. Be aware that they can grow to 16" (but slowly) and at some point will need a very large deep tank. |
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