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Gold Tiger Datnoid
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The gold tiger datnoid, also called the Siamese tiger fish, is a predator from Southeast Asia. We import these fish from Vietnam and Indonesia. Indonesian datnoids have more stripes, but both have the same gold coloration and body shape. Even though datnoids are predators and will eat small fish, they are not aggressive to similar size fish in the fish tank. Gold tiger datnoids are wild-caught and not as common as the silver datnoid.
Small datnoids will eat cut earth worms, live black worms, ghost shrimp, and can be transitioned to frozen. Medium datnoids can also eat feeder white clouds and feeder guppies.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Datnioides microlepis |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Predatory |
| Adult Size | Up to 10–14" |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Group Size | Single or group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1–3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them driftwood, roots and hiding places, plus good filtration. They do well in fresh or slightly salty (brackish) water.
Feeding: Feed meaty foods like quality cichlid pellets and frozen shrimp.
Tankmates: Datnoids eat small fish but are not aggressive toward fish their size. Keep them with large, peaceful fish.
Good to know: Datnoids can change their color from bright to dark depending on mood.
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