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Siamese Tiger Fish

This photo was originally taken by Yai&JRand the original photo can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matana/86948269/

Family:	Coiidae
Species:	Coius microlepis
Common Name:	Siamese Tiger Fish, Datnoid
Size:	15” (38 cm)
Habitat:	Asia: Chao Phraya basin, Mekong basin of mainland Southeast Asia, Kapuas basin in western Borneo and Musi basin in Sumatra.
Min Tank Size:	55 gallon for young 125+ for adult
Diet:	Carnivore, eats live foods.
Behavior:	Can be territorial.
Water:	75-80ºF (22-26ºC), pH: 7.0 -7.5
Care:	Difficult, thrives in brackish water.
Communities:	Will eat smaller fish.
Suitability:	Not for beginners.
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