Indonesian Tiger Fish
Datnioides Coius microlepis

a.k.a. 'Tai Guo Hu', Gold Tiger Datnoid, Siamese Tiger Fish, Finescale Tigerfish, Yellow Tiger Fish, Black Barred Tiger Fish

Max Size: up to 18”
TEMP: 71-80° F
KH 12-18
pH 7.0-7.5
 
This highly popular Datnoid is a beautiful fish that is a great addition to any large tank containing relatively non-aggressive, predatory fish.  As a general rule, the number of bars on the fish will tell you its approximate origin.  Fish originally from mainland Southeast Asia usually have 5 full bars and ones from Borneo or Sumatra usually have 6 to 7 full bars.  It is generally found on the Southeast mainland of Asia and Western Borneo, inhabiting large bodies of waters such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers.  It dwells among submerged trees and roots feeding on crabs, worms, and insect larvae.  The Gold Datnoid are carnivores.  They are a predator and their main diet consists of smaller fish although they can sometimes be coaxed into eating shrimp, worms or insects such as crickets.  One look at their large mouth will tell you that small tank mates will disappear quickly.  They are not aggressive towards other species but will attempt to eat any fish that will fit into their mouth.

A Gold Datnoid will require a large aquarium.  A 60 gallon tank would house small to medium fish but if you plan on growing this fish to adult size, an aquarium in excess of 100 gallons will eventually be needed.  It is suggested that they be provided with places for retreat such as rocks, caves, or driftwood.  Floating plants are ideal and can offer a refuge and help to provide subdued lighting.  Considering this as a brackish water species is a common mistake it is not brackish at all.  There are other species of Datniodes that live in brackish water but the Gold Datnoid is not one of them.  We sell our 8" to 9" Datnoids for only 289.00 each.  The Datnoids we are shipping are offspring from our own breeding stock at our hatchery with an average shipping size of 1.5" - 2" plus.

This is a very hard-to-find fish that we may occasionally import, or it may come farm-raised from our farm.  There may be a wait on this animal from time to time.  If you are unable to wait or cannot be patient, do not order it.

Sizes vary depending on time of year.

Here is an informative link on how to identify the different datnoids species:
http://www.datnoidstigerfish.org/tiger-fish-anatomy.html