Datnoid compatibility

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Hey everyone, I currently have a 56 gallon tank with a fluval 406 canister filter. I was wondering if that filter would be sufficient to house either of a couple scenarios which I’ll let you guys tell me would be best (or neither)
A small Datnoid with 2 small angelfish
3 small Datnoid with my school of neon tetras.
Also I understand the silver Datnoid is the smallest species, however I also understand they can be required kept in brackish which I’m currently not willing to do. So which would be the next cheapest smallest (if applicable) species.
Appreciate the responses!
 
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Datnoid with neon tetra? They’re a fish that eats live food. They’ll have your entire school eaten in one night no matter how small they are.
You may get lucky with putting a small one with angles but the tetras will be a colorful snack in no time.
 
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Rob909 said:
Datnoid with neon tetra? They’re a fish that eats live food. They’ll have your entire school eaten in one night no matter how small they are.
You may get lucky with putting a small one with angles but the tetras will be a colorful snack in no time.
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That’s what I assumed, but I figured that if they were raised with them they would distinguish them from food. I suppose that was a misjudgment, lol. So in that case what would you recommend me pairing with a Datnoid? I understand that doing a pair leads to a risk of aggression. So should I do a trio with no other tankmates or a solo with tank mates. What tank mates would you recommend for my size tank. Thanks.
 
jacob_s said:
That’s what I assumed, but I figured that if they were raised with them they would distinguish them from food. I suppose that was a misjudgment, lol. So in that case what would you recommend me pairing with a Datnoid? I understand that doing a pair leads to a risk of aggression. So should I do a trio with no other tankmates or a solo with tank mates. What tank mates would you recommend for my size tank. Thanks.
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Ive never kept a group of Datnoids but I’ve seen it done plenty of times. Ive had success with large catfish, bichir, silver dollars, Uaru, fire eel, clown knife, Bala shark, pleco etc. but I wouldn’t recommend any of those for a 56 gallon tank.
To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend a datnoid in a 56 gallon either. They can fit for a while as a juvenile but you’ll definitely need to upgrade quickly.
 
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Rob909 said:
Ive never kept a group of Datnoids but I’ve seen it done plenty of times. Ive had success with large catfish, bichir, silver dollars, Uaru, fire eel, clown knife, Bala shark, pleco etc. but I wouldn’t recommend any of those for a 56 gallon tank.
To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend a datnoid in a 56 gallon either. They can fit for a while as a juvenile but you’ll definitely need to upgrade quickly.
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Ok. Sucks to hear but I appreciate the info.
 
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