Siamese Tigerfish
Datnioides microlepis
Siamese Tigerfish has a semi-aggressive temperament.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 45 cm (≤ 17.7 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate – Advanced
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–20 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 15 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.
Lifespan: up to 15 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–20 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Siamese Tigerfish needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Siamese Tigerfish get?
Siamese Tigerfish reaches ≤ 45 cm (≤ 17.7 in). It needs specialist housing, long-term space, strong filtration, and carefully chosen companions.
Is Siamese Tigerfish peaceful?
Siamese Tigerfish needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Siamese Tigerfish?
Keep it between 22 to 26 °C.