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Silver Datnoid - Coius quadrifasciatus

Four-barred Siamese tigerfish

Species name: Coius quadrifasciatus

Common Names: Silver datnoid, Four-barred Siamese tigerfish

Family: Coiidae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max. size: 30 cm / 12 inches

Environment: Freshwater, light brackish rivers and lakes.

Origin: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and New Guinea.

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Company: Other larger fish with the same temperament that accepts brackish conditions. Species more aggressive against simular species

Water parameters: pH 7-8, not below 6.5, temperature 76-82 F. Prefers light brackish conditions.

Aquarium setup: Large aquarium with lots of open space. Dimmed light.

Feeding: Live fish, after training frozen shrimps, worms and pellets.

Breeding: Unknown


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