Tiger Fish
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Handsome juveniles grow into large, troublemaking predators. Neil Hepworth
[edit] Overview
Although the typical specimens seen in aquarium stores are small and attractive, these Asian fishes become large and greedy predators.
Many require brackish water, and are definitely not suitable for a tropical community setting.
Family: Datnioididae
Other common name(s):
Native range:
Habitat: Brackishwaters in estuaries, bays and lagoons. Will venture upstream in freshwater rivers and lakes.
Maximum length: 30 cm (12 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 681 L (180 gal)
Water: Brackish 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 26 °C (299 K, 79 °F)
General swimming level: All levels.
[edit] Feeding
Carnivore. Feeds on crustaceans, insects, smaller fishes.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
A predatory fish not to be trusted with any fish or ornamental crustacean that might fit into its jaws. House with other large fishes.
[edit] Special Care
Extra filtration capacity is needed for large predatory species.
| Common name | Tiger Fish + |
| Family | Datnioididae + |
| Genus | Datnioides + |
| Image credit | NH + |
| Maximum length | 12 in + |
| Minimum aquarium size | 180 gal + |
| Native range | Asia +, Oceania +, India +, Indonesia +, and New Guinea + |
| Reference | 101 Best Tropical Fishes + |
| Specific name | spp. + |
| Swimming level | All levels. + |
| Text credit | KW + |
| Water max temp | 299 K (26 °C, 79 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F) + |
| Water type | Brackish + |