Siamese Tigerfish (Datnioides pulcher)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 Videos 12 External links

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

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Secrets of the Datnoid Tigerfish
• The Tropical Tank
• Aquatic Community