Sumatra Datnoid, a Siamese Tigerfish species, is found in the Musi basin in Sumatra. As the name suggests, these fishes have tiger-like stripes or bars on them. The number of bars can help identify their origin. Adults can reach a size over 16 inches. They will require a tank size of at least 180 gallons when fully grown.
Sumatra Datnoids are not aggressive towards other species generally and peaceful towards species that are too large to be eaten. However, they are known to quarrel among themselves.
Sumatra Datnoids are mainly carnivores. They prefer eating live foods such as worms, insects, small fish, and other small animals. You can provide them with crustaceans, shrimps, crabs, snails, any other meaty live, frozen, and artificial foods like pellets. They are long-lived species with a lifespan of 10 or more.
Summary
Common Name: Sumatran Datnoid.
Scientific Name: Datnioides microlepis.
Origin: Musi basin in Sumatra.
Diet: Carnivore. You can feed high-quality live, frozen, or artificial protein-rich foods.
Compatibility: Semi-aggressive. Peaceful for large species, predatory for smaller species, quarreling for similar species.
Current Size: 2"-13"
Adult Size: 16"+
Recommended Tank Size: 150+ Gallons
Recommended Water Parameters
pH: 6.5-7.5
Hardness Range: 5 - 20 dGH
Temperature: 72.0°F to 79.0°F