Datnoid- info needed please

[Prive]

hi guys, just want to ask people what kind of habitat and water do i need to keep these guys happy? info on water parameters, tank mates, food etc...
any info is much apprieciated

 

[Doodles]

Species name: Datnioides undecimradiatus

Common names: Thinbar datnoid, Siamese tigerfish, Gold datnoid, Tiger datnoid

Family: Coiidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 40 cm / 16 inches

Environment: Freshwater, light brackish rivers.

Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically Mekong river basins

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Company: Other larger fish with the same temperament. Species more aggressive against simular species

Water parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 76-82 F. Accepts light brackish conditions.

Aquarium setup: Large aquarium with lots of open space. Dimmed light.

Feeding: Live fish, after training frozen shrimps, worms and pellets.

Breeding: Unknown

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/thinbardatnoid.php


Read somewhere that datnoids that are often sold as datnoids aren't true datnoids, lots of use of the name datnoids in that sentence lol

 

[Oscar300]

They take a bit of keeping, my advice is to have a good read around before you buy. Also try and buy big, keep one or 3+ together to sort aggression out. My Dat is on his own (in my main tank) and a true pet, wouldnt be without him!!