Siamese Tiger Perch (Datnioides pulcher)

Familie: Datnioididae

Siamese Tiger Perch (Datnioides pulcher) ist ein Datnioididae aus its native waters; etwa 30–44 cm bei 22–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
30–44 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
Mekong basin, SE Asia

Artübersicht

From the waters of Mekong basin, SE Asia comes Datnioides pulcher, a member of the family Datnioididae. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 30–44 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Give it clean water and room to behave naturally, and it will largely care for itself. Maintain 22–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning