| Common name(s) | Mekong Tigerfish, Siamese Tigerfish / Tiger Perch, Thin Bar Dat |
© Sean Evans |
| Scientific name | Datnioides undecimradiatus |
| Synonyms | Coius undecimradiatus (not valid, see discussion) |
| Size | Up to 16" (40cm), but usually smaller in aquaria |
| Origin | Asia: middle and lower Mekong basin - Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and possibly Vietnam. |
| Tank setup | A large tank with open swimming space, subdued lighting. |
| Compatibility | Predatory, will eat smaller fish. Peaceful with other large fish. |
| Temperature | 22-26oC (71-78oF) |
| Water chemistry | Neutral to slightly alkaline pH (7.0-7.5), medium hard. |
| Feeding | A predatory carnivore, but can be weaned onto 'dead' meaty foods such as whitebait,
cockles, mussels and prawns. Bloodworm and brine shrimp are suitable for juvenile fish. |
| Sexing | Unknown |
| Breeding | Unknown |
| Comments |
This species has three main bands, which are narrower than in D. microlepis and D. pulcher, hence the common
name of "Thin Bar Dat". It is also less deep-bodied than D. microlepis or D. pulcher. This species also
appears less robust than D. microlepis, and may be intimidated if the two are kept together.
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