Purchasing a new tiger datnoid

[rayoddballfish]

Hey guys,

I am looking forward to purchasing a tiger datnoid by this weekend. There are 2 sellers that I am looking at. If both are priced at 60 (this includes shipping) which of these are healthier and have better colors/stripes? I know it’s subjective but if you could just let me know below which ones you’d get it would be very helpful since I am having difficulty deciding!

The first 2 Are from seller 1 and the last 2 seller 2

(Seller one is selling them as dirty grade b 3 bar Indos but if it’s not that I’m really just looking for the healthiest and best looking datnoids)

Thanks,
Ray

 

[krichardson]

Personally I would only be interested in the dirty three bars.

 

[rayoddballfish]

Personally I would only be interested in the dirty three bars.

Okay thanks! What’s the difference between dirty three bar and oddball? I was thinking of that too

 

[krichardson]

Okay thanks! What’s the difference between dirty three bar and oddball? I was thinking of that too

There is no real difference besides the bar patterns which varies.Some people consider the three bars the oddballs and the many barred dats are commonly referred to as classic four bars or whatever.
My favorites are the three bars and the split bars.

 

[rayoddballfish]

There is no real difference besides the bar patterns which varies.Some people consider the three bars the oddballs and the many barred dats are commonly referred to as classic four bars or whatever.
My favorites are the three bars and the split bars.

Thanks!

 

[krichardson]

You're welcome.Let us know what you wind up getting.

 

[rayoddballfish]

You're welcome.Let us know what you wind up getting.

Yep!!

 

[rayoddballfish]

Okay guys so update! I was really planning on buying from seller 1 but last minute told me I am too far and would need to purchase 4. Since I only want between 1-2 I ended up getting from seller 2 (where he even reduced the price by 10 dollars from 60-50). I think it’s a good deal and will be a good starting point for me in the datnoid world ?. I’ll send pics shortly of the fish when they come and hopefully see a before and after pic inside of my tank.

 

[rayoddballfish]

Update!!! Fish came in today! Really excited and looks stable already. Will update tom, hopefully it does well in quarantine ?. Sorry about lighting didn’t want to freak it out. Let me know what you guys think of it.

 

[rayoddballfish]

Update #2. I think I jinxed myself lol since he’s turned very brown and splotchy instead of having a large contrast like before. Probably since I’ve been staring at him for so long. I turned off the lights too and he looks the same. Not very worried but hopefully he will get his colors back soon! Additionally I am faced with the challenge of getting it on massivores. Probably starve it for a week but we will see. I’ll keep y’all updated!