datnoid

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Indos = Indonesian dats = D. microlepis.

They along with D. pulcher are the largest getting perhaps two feet, but good luck growing up one past 15" in the home aquarium.
 
seems alright, but if its the only chance i have of getting a captive bred one, what the hell, could you tell me a little bit about species of datnoids regarding their requirements and availability, and which one is most likely to be captive bred, thanks so much you've been a great help
 
Haha Im honestly not the best person to be answering but I always give my best shot!

Species:

D. pulcher = wide bar dat = Siamese tiger = ST - This fish will cost you big $$$ and is rare now. Get the largest, but again over 15" in the aquarium is very rare. Water params: the closer to neautral the better, but as long as it is consistent between 6-8 there should be no problem.

D microlepis = Indonesian dat = Indo = IT - This fish is probably the most common as many many small (around 1") have been imported recently. Care is very similar to ST, infact until the last few years D. pulcher was considered the same as D. microlepis.

D. undecimradiatus = Thin bar dat = NTT - Thin bars I have read to be the least hardy. Otherwise care is the same. They are smaller then previous two.

D. polota = Silver tiger = American tiger = AT - Silvers are probably the cheapest dat. They tolerate fresh and slight brackish conditions. Water should have a pH a bit more on the akaline side. ATs also are on the smaller side, perhaps 12" tops in the home aquarium.

D. campbelli = New Guinea Tiger = NGT - Care for NGT is similiar to AT as they also can tolerate slight brackish conditions though like the AT not 100% required. NGTs tend to be the most aggressive of the dats. Max size for NGTs should be around 14".

Hope this helps, but I dont have enough experience to say the info is 100%.
 
and seriously man, Indo Dats typically like being in groups when small, so try and get some small indo's or small Thinbars and get a group, watch how they are, then when u know theyre behavior get a bigger tank and then try to captive breed after some experience with the species.

Double NTT.jpg

Triple Indo MINI.JPG
 
1 ofcourse. they can be solo. with no problems too. They grow very slow, so if you setup a tank, u could order a 3" or so and have it in there for over a year, maybe 2.
 
JD7 had it right if your looking into a AT. You should be able to house one in a 55 for years. They can be a bit aggressive during feedings, but if it is by itself, that wont be a problem.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom