Black Tiger Dario (Dario Tigris)
Black Tiger Dario (Dario Tigris)
Black Tiger Dario (Dario Tigris)
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Black Tiger Dario (Dario Tigris)

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Scientific name: Dario Tigris 

Appears endemic to northern Myanmar and possibly to the state of Kachin, close to the city of Myitkyina.

A pair of males from separate localities were included in the type series of D. hysginon with details given as ‘stream about 1.5 km on road Myitzon-Myitkyina’ and ‘ditch marginal to fish ponds about 40km N Myitkyina, on road to Myitzon’ (Kullander and Britz, 2002).

The aquarium of the Black Tiger datop should include plenty of plants, rockwork, and driftwood.  Plenty of cover is necessary for this species and will ensure the most activity and least stress.  This fish is a cave spawner, so it is also a good idea to shape some décor into cave-like structures.  During spawning, the male will guard the eggs and newly-hatched fry, but any adults should be removed thereafter if you want to avoid cannibalism of the fry by the parents.

The Black Tiger datop will thrive in a planted aquarium with relatively mild to moderate water flow and is generally peaceful with other species of fish.  Though it is a micropredator, its small size makes it safe with virtually any fish or invertebrate that is too large to be considered prey.  It can be housed with some invertebrates such as snails and larger shrimp, but it may eat the fry and juveniles of most Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp of any other small invertebrates that will fit in its mouth.  The Black Tiger dario is somewhat timid compared to more boisterous fish, so it is necessary to make sure that this badis is not outcompeted for food.

Difficulty in keeping: Easy

Maximum size: 2.5-3cm Males 2-2.5 cm Females

Selling size:  1.5-2 cm and above

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C  (25°C preferred)

pH: 6-7.8 Our fish are bred and grown at a ph between 6.0 and 7.5

Diet: Primarily carnivorous and apparently feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Brine shrimp, Daphnia and Grindal worms should be offered regularly although most specimens will also learn to accept dried alternatives with pelleted products generally preferred to flake.

Disclaimer: Photos are taken of our own fish and usually the breeding parents, photos are for reference only and actual fish you will receive might slightly vary.

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Ezequiel Rivas
Lovely Nano Fish

First time ordering, came in a timely manner, my fish settled in nicely in his new black water setting, great experience 😊

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Adam S
Black tiger Dario

Fish arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Would have no hesitation in doing business again.

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Daryl Heyer
Black tiger dario pair

Fish arrived safe an they are happy in there tank. They where very shy at first but are coming out more an more now. Beautiful little fish.

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David

Beautiful fish. Well package for transport. Fast, safe delivery.

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Will Barker
Black Tiger Dario

Top quality fish along with excellent customer service. Would recommend