Freshwater
Finescale tigerfish
Datnioides microlepis
Lobotidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 55 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 3,529 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Missing
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits freshwater rivers, lakes and reservoirs, frequenting areas with a lot of submerged branches, such as flooded forests. Adult fish feed on small shrimps, fish fry and small fishes while young individuals take zooplankton. Also feeds on crabs, worms and insect larvae and plants. Esteemed food fish which is marketed fresh and often seen in aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Coius microlepis
In other languages
- Siamesisk Tigerfisk
- Siamesisk tigerfisk
Articles
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How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.