{"product_id":"sumatra-4-bar-datnoid-3","title":"Sumatra 4 Bar Datnoid (2”)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eDatnioides microlepis\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eMaximum Size and Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18 inches in captivity, potentially slightly larger with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 years with excellent care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size, Water Changes, and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 180 gallons (680 L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e Juveniles can be housed in 40-125 gallon tank for better observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"634\"\u003epH: 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eWater Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50% weekly, depending on stocking density and filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eFiltration \u0026amp; Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires powerful filtration and stable water quality—large canister or sump filtration is ideal. Moderate water movement mimicking riverine conditions is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to poor water quality; prone to stress and skin blemishes if ammonia or nitrites rise. Juveniles can be skittish and need visual cover such as driftwood and tall plants (real or artificial).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eArowana, Oscars, Catfish, Stingrays, Most Large Cichlids (with appropriate sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eAvoid smaller fish they will be eaten!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eCarnivorous predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eJuveniles readily accept frozen shrimp, bloodworms, and tilapia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily for juveniles; for adults, 4–5 smaller feedings per week. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eHikari food sticks and sinking carnivore\/massivore can be offered to get them off frozen foods. It can take lots of time they're picky eaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eThe Sumatra 4 Bar Datnoid is one of the most striking and prized freshwater predators, named for its bold, vertical bars—usually four thick dark bands against a golden body. Highly intelligent and responsive to their owner, these fish are slow to mature but become stunning centerpiece specimens in large aquaria. They require impeccable water quality, space to swim, and a varied protein-rich diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eNatural Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eNative to slow- to moderately-flowing rivers and floodplains in Sumatra, Indonesia, and surrounding regions. They inhabit areas with submerged roots, branches, and murky water where they ambush prey. The 4 Bar Datnoid is typically found in brackish-to-freshwater conditions, especially in estuarine river mouths and connected floodplain lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eBreeding in home aquariums is virtually unheard of due to their large size, territorial needs, and migratory breeding behavior in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eIn nature, spawning likely occurs seasonally with environmental triggers such as flooding, increased current, and changes in salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eAll commercially available specimens are wild-caught or farmed in specialized facilities in Southeast Asia, often in large ponds or netted enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Global Fish Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51203931177279,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/0455\/8407\/files\/30948729-82B0-4088-84B6-C18842138A0D.jpg?v=1754669593","url":"https:\/\/globalfishco.com\/es\/products\/sumatra-4-bar-datnoid-3","provider":"Global Fish Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}