Siamese Tigerfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Siamese Tigerfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for a single adult, larger for multiple or mixed species
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust, and similarly tempered fish that cannot be swallowed. Examples include large cichlids, arowanas, large catfishes, and other Datnioides species. Avoid small or overly aggressive tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with ample hiding spots created by large driftwood, rocks, and robust artificial or live plants. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their large size and carnivorous diet. They are sensitive to water quality fluctuations and require stable parameters. Provide a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods. Dim lighting is often preferred as they are somewhat nocturnal and shy.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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