Tank setup
A minimum 700L aquarium suits Siamese Tiger Fish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
Max size
45 cm
Min tank
700 L
Loading listings...
Community Marketplace
Fellow hobbyists may also be selling Siamese Tiger Fish.
Want Siamese Tiger Fish?
Tell shops you're looking — be the first to signal demand.
What to know before you buy.
The Siamese Tiger Fish, also known as the Indonesian Tiger Perch, is one of the most strikingly beautiful predatory fish available to hobbyists. Its bold vertical black bars on a golden-yellow body create a visually stunning appearance. Originating from Southeast Asian river systems, this ambush predator is slow-growing and can be finicky about food, making it a challenging but rewarding species. Highly sought after by monster fish collectors for its beauty and rarity.
Key traits
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Everything you need to keep Siamese Tiger Fish healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 700L aquarium suits Siamese Tiger Fish. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Siamese Tiger Fish is carnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for monster fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Siamese Tiger Fish is generally semi-aggressive. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized semi-aggressive tankmates in monster fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Siamese Tiger Fish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
From hobbyists across SA.
Price trends and buyer demand — data only FishHub tracks.
Price tracking started 18 Jul 2026 — chart builds as listings are updated
No active alerts for Siamese Tiger Fish yet. Be the first to set one.
Species that typically work alongside Siamese Tiger Fish in a similar setup.
