Datnoid Questions

[Kelly_Aquatics]

ok like how long for would it take for like a Datnioides microlepis to get full sized?

 

[Polypterus_36]

ok like how long for would it take for like a Datnioides microlepis to get full sized?

It depends on your feeding and water change schedule.
The fastest growth I heard of was 12 inches in 1 year, but the normal growth rate would be around 7 inches a year in my opinion.

 

[NCTRNL]

It depends on your feeding and water change schedule.
The fastest growth I heard of was 12 inches in 1 year, but the normal growth rate would be around 7 inches a year in my opinion.

I agree with Polypterus_36 . I’d estimate if cared for correctly could be around 12” in a year or so. I’ve had some real finicky eaters and some that’ll eat anything at anytime which I could easily see big in a year.

 

[krichardson]

....as always,good food and good water will yield the best results,especially if you are able to keep them in a pool or pond outside where they can receive a good amount of sunlight during the day.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

ok so how long could it live in a 125g standard dimensions before it is to big?

 

[krichardson]

I think the standard 125 is about 18 inches wide so in a best case scenario and per NCTRNL's post you'd be looking at nearly two years before the fish is too big to comfortably move about.

 

[Polypterus_36]

ok so how long could it live in a 125g standard dimensions before it is to big?

I would keep one in a 125 for about a year or so.
The minimum tank size for datnoids would be 180-gallons or 6ft by 2ft by 2t imo.
The 125 would be too skinny for an adult datnoid.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

ya thats what I thought but thank you for confirming

 

[Egon]

They grow fairly slow but can get pretty big. I personally like all the south East Asian variants. I like to start them small as it’ll take a long time before they’re too big and actually have to worry bout housing. But this is coming from someone who loves dats a lot with sizes ranging from 2”- bigger than VHS tape size ?

Ahhhh yes the VHS reference. Back to the ‘80’s!
Sorry about the Bala Shark, it just really wanted a picture with the VHS tape lol.

 

[NCTRNL]

Ahhhh yes the VHS reference. Back to the ‘80’s!
Sorry about the Bala Shark, it just really wanted a picture with the VHS tape lol.View attachment 1448684View attachment 1448685

That’s awesome ! ?