PLEASE ID MY NEW DAT AND TELL ME IF IT WAS A GOOD FIND/BUY

[longislandfish]

Been wanting a DAT for my tank but had a lot of trouble finding one. walked into the LFS today (was going to buy a flagtail for my tank, even had it bagged up) walking to the register i saw a single 2-3 inch dat fresh arrival. I am not sure what kind he is, hoping its at least an indo or better yet siamese lol. anyway, maybe you experts can let me know. paid $26.00 for this little guy, please give me some suggestions to fatten him up as he is skinny.

thanks

tom

 

[xaznkewlguyx]

Thinbar at an okay price..

 

[longislandfish]

Thanks for the ID, any idea how big he should grow? also good food suggestions for this little one?

 

[maxwill]

i dont have much experience with dats i only just got a 4 inch indo but i think its a good fish for the price nice find

 

[arkmann]

If you can grow it to more than 12" then you probably have one of the rarer danoids and the best looking one of the datnoid subspecies if you ask me.

 

[Ade]

If the markings remain like that all the time, then it's a decent pickup. I would have bought it straight away.....
Try pellets, and frozen prawns for food.

 

[longislandfish]

If the markings remain like that all the time, then it's a decent pickup. I would have bought it straight away.....
Try pellets, and frozen prawns for food.

Thanks, His markings are what really grabbed me. I am a little worried he might not eat. he has been hiding behind a few different pieces of driftwood since i got him. I think my motoro stingry scares the bejesus outta him. I hope he gets a little braver.

this is what hes scared of (below)

 

[sharkyjc]

i just got one about a month ago same size, he would not start to eat for a week now he is eating prawns rip them to smaller bits so he can eat it. mine hid for a while but it wont take long for him to stay out.

 

[longislandfish]

If the markings remain like that all the time, then it's a decent pickup. I would have bought it straight away.....
Try pellets, and frozen prawns for food.

also when you said pellets should they be singing ones? he doesnt seem to want to go up near the top.

 

[sharkyjc]

here,s a pic of mine