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Matteus

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Here’s one

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And the other

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Both together at a distance


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Price and name tag


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This is probably as good of a pic that’s possible. They spook fairly easily and shoot behind the sponge. They ate a bit of frozen mysis and he says he gives them a fish here and there.
 
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Matteus

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So my guess is these are IT Sumatra variant. They are roughly 4-5” and I think the one showing its bars likes me. I may also like it. Lol.
 

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Way way way Way way way too much for an Indo! The photo makes them look closer to 4”. Market Price in the U.S. should be $40-$60 usd, or maybe $100 on the high side at that size. Mine always charges $25 for 2-2.5” sizes. Therefore, the $750 price tag is insane.

This particular lfs is riding the Sumatran label pretty hard! At best it would only be a little bit more. My advice is to locate My Kalimantan Sumatran post in this Datnoid forum, and from others too. It explains the locale aspects. Continue with your research and good luck.
 

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Hopefully the owner is merely misinformed and not trying to rip someone off by trying to pass off an indo as a ST.
 

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sumatra ITs are supposed to be more stable.... based on the pic presented.... might as well get a cheapo IT
 
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Do indos get 2’?

Also are the bars the black or the other colour? I assumed the black.

I have already started asking around to other possible suppliers. I know a few locals who bring in all sorts of fun stuff....
 

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1, what is a typical dat growth expectation? This is assuming they are stable and eating on a regular schedule. I will most likely be able to find/afford an at/ntt/ It from what I am understanding.
Well in my experience the most easy going dats are D. Polota and D. Microlepis. They will start eating quite readily.

The polota doesn't grow very big, but will reach a respectable 12+" size, in 7-8 years.

The microlepis grow bigger, but I haven't kept one for more than 7 years, I have two specimens at that age, I got them at 1.5" today one of them is 10-11", the other one last I had seen was 7-8".

The NTT in my experience are a bit finicky if bought at bigger sizes, but any fish smaller than 3" will readily accept frozen foods and will be out and about during feeding times.


2, how well do dats travel/ ship? I am planning to move in roughly a year. Most likely to ship on a plane and would be in transit for an estimated 6-8 hrs. I have been told by a guy selling that they are fine with shipping but want to cross reference.
Big dats don't travel well, strong fish with spiky fins. At smaller sizes they are like any other fish.

3, are they good to have in groups or just solo? I have seen a mixture of a few different set ups.
Well the species you're looking at are ok in groups, they can be kept single specimens too.
 

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Ok so it looks as if this is what I have ordered. I assume this is an IT from the name. Not sure what it will look like outside of this picture. I am assuming this isn’t the actual fish I will receive.

In regards to a qt, what would you folks suggest as the best treatment/ qt process. I have fenbendazole, metro, methyl blue, cuprimine available. I was thinking of using the fenbendazole as a dewormer but if you have any suggestions I would appreciate it.
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