Finescale Tigerfish (Datnioides microlepis)

Familia: Datnioididae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y carnívoro, de la familia de los datnioídos, originario de el sudeste asiático (cuenca del Mekong), Sumatra y Borneo. Cuidado para expertos.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 22–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 38.5–55 cm
Tanque mínimo: 550 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer
Dificultad: Avanzada
Temperamento: Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair
Origen: 东南亚湄公河流域、苏门答腊、加里曼丹

Descripción de la especie

Datnioides microlepis is a Datnioididae. In the aquarium it stays predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Plan on 38.5–55 cm of adult fish at 22–26 °C. Related profiles: Datnioides pulcher.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
Compañeros recomendados: Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Marble Cichlid — Similar size and water needs
Gold carp — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Fish under half its size — May be eaten
Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Finescale Tigerfish?

Nivel avanzado: exige condiciones específicas. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Finescale Tigerfish?

22–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Finescale Tigerfish y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 38.5–55 cm. Mínimo 550 L.

¿Qué come Finescale Tigerfish?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Finescale Tigerfish con otros peces?

Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Marble Cichlid — Similar size and water needs, Gold carp — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

¿De dónde es originario Finescale Tigerfish?

Originario de 东南亚湄公河流域、苏门答腊、加里曼丹; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Finescale Tigerfish?

En acuario: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.