Silver / Thinbar Datnoid, D.polota

Silver/Thinbar Datnoid (Datnioides polota) is a thin-bar tiger fish that naturally inhabits fresh to brackish waters. It displays fine vertical bars over a silver to light-gold body and is well-suited for large display tanks. Available in patterns described as 3-bar and 4-bar types in the trade.

Tank Size: Minimum 90¨C100 gallons for juveniles; 150¨C200 gallons for adults.

Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 75¨C82¡ãF (24¨C28¡ãC)
- pH: 6.8¨C7.8 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Hardness: 8¨C18 dGH; tolerates slightly brackish conditions
- Strong filtration and regular water changes recommended.

Diet: Carnivorous; shrimp, small fish, worms; can adapt to pellets with training.

Behavior: Semi-aggressive; keep with similarly sized fish.

Growth and Care: Typically 10¨C12 inches (25¨C30 cm). Moderate care.