Show us you Goliath Tiger Fish [Archive]

tigerfangs

10-05-2005, 5:22 PM

Here's mine at about 12"
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_014.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_014.jpg)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_013.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_013.jpg)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers2_005.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers2_005.jpg)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_010.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/02FEB2005_tigers_010.jpg)
How about a close up?
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/Goliath_and_Baggie_close_ups_16jun_005.jpg (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/Goliath_and_Baggie_close_ups_16jun_005.jpg)

fugupuff

10-05-2005, 6:04 PM

you're the only one in the country that i'm aware of with this fish, and at that size!

OldSchool

10-06-2005, 1:03 AM

Nice fish! I had an opportunity to purchase a H.GOLIATH several years ago, didn't do it. What a moron! I didn't realize how rare a purchase that would have been. Oh well, next time.

fugupuff

10-06-2005, 3:14 AM

I've seen numerous fish offered as goliath, but non so far resembles the fish in question. So if it was a real one then you really missed out!!!1

softturtle

10-06-2005, 12:16 PM

That fish looks fricken crazy mean. How big does this goliath get?

joel

10-06-2005, 12:25 PM

thats one tough looking fish

Aquaman

10-06-2005, 12:38 PM

Nice fish Tigerfangs. I want one :drool:. Where did u get it?

Fomoris

10-06-2005, 12:47 PM

Wow !!! Nice fish and that close-up is... Amazing !!! ;)

BUBBA

10-06-2005, 5:22 PM

TigerFangs is the only one that i know that has One .

piranha45

10-06-2005, 6:37 PM

That fish looks fricken crazy mean. How big does this goliath get?
4 feet

http://www.fishbase.org/images/species/Hygol_u2.jpg

Mourinho18

10-06-2005, 6:40 PM

those teeth are sick :headbang2

tigerfangs

10-06-2005, 7:29 PM

Thanks everyone.

Fugu, I'm sure there are others that have them here, we just don't know them. I wounder where supajap is, if he still has his. He did have two of them. That lucky bastard! :clap

softturtle, they have been caught on rod and reel at over 5'. :WHOA:

Aquaman, they are extremely difficult to get. I happened to get lucky, the LFS that I frequent here in San Diego (Pet Kingdom) got him in last year in a batch of 10 which were all claimed to be Goliath. It was the only true one. I've seen at least a hundred baby and juvenile ATFs. This is the only true Goliath Tigerfish I've personally seen come in. So with out hesitation, I bought it! :woot:

joeytoe

10-06-2005, 7:32 PM

He looks like the Monster that Ate Nemo's mom. :headbang2

bluedempsey

10-06-2005, 7:46 PM

tigerfangs, how much did you pay?

rayman45

10-06-2005, 8:10 PM

nice

more pics

fishnthings

10-06-2005, 9:10 PM

imo: i think they look cooler small! bad *** fish, it is

oscar1

10-06-2005, 9:21 PM

that is one awsome looking fish. i want one

TeethKeeper

10-07-2005, 11:19 PM

I just bought a new se t up now I need a fish crazy teeth !

Steve_89

10-08-2005, 12:34 AM

Woah looks awesome!!

CentralMayhem

10-08-2005, 8:00 PM

hahaha. i was gonna say i saw em at pet kingdom in san diego as thats where i live too. then i scroll to the next page and realize that you had bought it there. i tihnk it was maybe 4 or 5 years ago that i saw it there. 100$ if i remember right. so how long you lived in sd for?

tigerfangs

10-09-2005, 2:07 AM

I bought it last summer there. I've lived in SD on and off (military) for 15yrs.

DeLgAdO

10-09-2005, 2:26 AM

DeLgAdO

10-09-2005, 2:26 AM

I bought it last summer there. I've lived in SD on and off (military) for 15yrs.

where in sd do you live?

DeLgAdO

10-09-2005, 2:27 AM

DarthAnnihl8or

10-09-2005, 2:50 AM

awesome photos. Awesome fish. The close up of the teeth surely would win the photo comp if it hasn't already.

tigerfangs

10-12-2005, 1:22 AM

where in sd do you live?

I'm in Rancho Bernardo. I agree, we should all meet sometime, but I've got a wierd schedule which is difficult to plan around. I'd basically have to be on vacation to able to plan ahead.

Darth, thanks. I've thought about submitting it, I should.

krndude610

10-12-2005, 3:15 AM

wow dats is nice

messiner

10-12-2005, 7:27 PM

Nice im droolin on me :drool:

is this also called a redtail barracuda because i almost bought a fish just like this only smaller at my lfs????

tigerfangs

10-14-2005, 11:46 AM

NOOOO, way different fish! This the world's largest characin reaching a reported length of 6' in the wild, and weigh over 150lbs. They are from africa, genus is Hydrocynus, sp Goliath.
Redtailed Barracuda is a South American characin that maxes out at about 12", genus is Acestrorhynchus, sp Falcatus. Awesome toothy fish, none the less, but way different.

BraveheartCalif

10-15-2005, 4:27 PM

Actually,the largest Hydrocynus goliath on record is

6" 6"and weighing in at a staggering 253 pounds

Copeina

10-15-2005, 4:34 PM

tigerfangs

10-17-2005, 2:57 AM

Actually,the largest Hydrocynus goliath on record is

6" 6"and weighing in at a staggering 253 pounds

:WHOA: :headbang2

tigerfangs

10-17-2005, 3:05 AM

I didn't realize they were rare... our LFS gets them in at least once a year. I am in Winnipeg, Canada.

They are rediculously expensive, but not hard to get. $200 @ 6".

Awesome eaters and great "presence". They had one in their 5'x5' tank for quite some time and it was fascinating to watch. Very aware of their surroundings.

/Kris

If you could guarentee that what your LFS gets is definately this species, you would have many customers lined up to buy, me being one of them. :cheers:

cockroach

10-17-2005, 8:25 AM

coming from africa this is one of my all time favourite fish

wism_chan

10-17-2005, 8:41 AM

The tiger fish looks fierce..... :eek:

Taz2478

10-19-2005, 3:04 PM

Is that a tiger pike or just a tiger fish? Im asking cause my lfs has a tiger pike that looks like that. I was thinking of getin it for my 150

tigerfangs

10-20-2005, 11:48 PM

Just a tigerfish? :y220d: A Tiger Pike or African Pike Hepsetus Odoe (more commonly called) doesn't look much like that fish.
Pike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/The%20Others/VittsFeb2005001.jpg
ATFs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/VittsFeb2005007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/Goliath/02FEB2005tigers013.jpg

T1KARMANN

10-23-2005, 12:54 PM

tigerfangs

10-23-2005, 9:55 PM

Thanks!

They grow slowly. I bought it a year and a half ago @ about 5". I threw it in my 900g (10' x 4' x 3') tank within 2 two months of purchase, fed daily on shrimp, smelt and occassionally on feeders, and its now 15". Patience is a must raising these things, but IMO so worth it.

Its tankmates include: 4 other ATFs (Vittatus), 2 Tarpons, 4 Tinfoil barbs, 3 Bichirs, 3 african cichlids, an Afer knife. It and the other ATFs have killed and partially eaten 6 Tinfoils, and 2 african cichlids.

reefman

10-23-2005, 10:02 PM

i seen one a month ago did not no there so rare i should of got it :cry:

kentobizmol

10-23-2005, 10:42 PM

this is a great place to buy an african tiger fish $249.99
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1029

tigerfangs

10-24-2005, 1:13 AM

this is a great place to buy an african tiger fish $249.99
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1029

Fellas, not all are rare in the hobby. All ATFs are uncommon, but not exactly rare. Here in the USA, $250 for a 4-5" Vittatus is way over priced. They are a seasonal fish, usually showing up at the end of the year until about Feb or March. Typically, Vittatus go for between $100-150 at that size, sometimes as low as $75 on a good season of importation. The one that that has been extremely hard to come by here in the USA is the Goliath. Its the one pictured w/out the stripes which also has the bigger teeth.

corbypete

10-26-2005, 10:01 AM

if anyone in the uk wants one, the goldfish bowl in oxford can get them, and also my local fish shop yaya!

just dont have a tank big enough, only got a 30 gallon spare

wonder if you can get more than one in a tank... imagine that! if not then a nice big rhom is more impressive...

tigerfangs

10-26-2005, 1:55 PM

wonder if you can get more than one in a tank... imagine that! if not then a nice big rhom is more impressive...

UM...I don't think so! A big Rhom = awesome, no doubt. A big Goliath ATF = extreme, no contest.

I'm sure you could keep more than one Goliath together, but the tank size would have to be HUGE. I would guestimate between 2000g and 3000g.

Vince

10-26-2005, 3:00 PM

I mixed ATF's and Asian Aros, and they DO NOT like each other. There is always scales missing from each other. Had to separate. Kept the ATF, and sold the aros. I love my ATF.

i said no

10-27-2005, 12:57 PM

In uk are avail as already said seasonal , i had a vittitus in with Jardini both about 5 inches the tiger was kick ****less had 2 sell bit gutted but have 13+ inch rhombeus now nice fish, a tiger vittitus/goliath is the only other fish i would like,tiger fangs do u have any photos of yr big setup? Would love 2 see, plz
PS> where is the photos of all these amazing tigers?

tigerfangs

10-28-2005, 2:48 AM

Nice Rhom!!!

Pictures of my tank is in West Coast vs East Coast tanks thread. For picks of my ATFs look in my gallery. I have 5 ATFs total.

i said no

10-28-2005, 11:13 AM

5 !!!!! mmmmmmm nice one!
looking 4 photos now , thanx in advance

tigerfangs

10-28-2005, 12:42 PM

Here's some that aren't in my gallery
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/VittsFeb2005016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/VittsFeb2005002.jpg
Here's the group when they were much smaller
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/miscpis002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/ATFs_005.jpg

paintboi101

11-01-2005, 10:19 PM

that fish = monster fish with teeth lol

I3u11he4d

11-01-2005, 10:45 PM

Nice and mean. :thumbsup:

woodysun-Taiwan

11-03-2005, 4:46 AM

I have another type of tiger fish.
It's different with H. forskahlii, H. vittatus or H. goliath...
It's 50cm+ and I keep more than 3yrs.
Share with you! :)

rumblesushi

11-03-2005, 5:37 AM

damn woody, you have quite a selection.

That's a big cool tigerfish, what is it's scientific name?

woodysun-Taiwan

11-03-2005, 5:42 AM

I don't know...
I just know there are 7 species of African Tiger Fish.
1. H. forskahlii
2. H. vittatus
3. H. goliath
4. H. brevis
5. H. somonorum
6. H. tanzaniae
7. H. vittiger

rumblesushi

11-03-2005, 5:47 AM

how fun is this to keep compared to your payara?

woodysun-Taiwan

11-03-2005, 6:00 AM

The fun is equal.
But, in my experience, H. forskahlii & H. vittatus are not easy to keep. They are very nervous. So, I don't like this 2 species.
And H. goliath I never keep it, so this fish is my target. Especially after saw tigerfangs' goliath...^^

fugupuff

11-03-2005, 4:38 PM

I have another type of tiger fish.
It's different with H. forskahlii, H. vittatus or H. goliath...
It's 50cm+ and I keep more than 3yrs.
Share with you! :)

Which one do you think that one is?

The TRUST

11-03-2005, 4:40 PM

I have another type of tiger fish.
It's different with H. forskahlii, H. vittatus or H. goliath...
It's 50cm+ and I keep more than 3yrs.
Share with you! :)

WOW that ATF is THICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PhullTank57

11-03-2005, 5:16 PM

Not Goliath, but here's some pics of my old ATF, 17" Forskalii. :)

Vince

11-03-2005, 6:07 PM

Thaz a mighty big ATF..and nice collection too.

I think woodsy has a H. Brevis

woodysun-Taiwan

11-04-2005, 6:04 AM

Yes, H. Brevis maybe. I can't make sure.
I don't have any further information about these 7 species ATF.
Any body have the big H. vittatus pic?
I ever keep one H. vittatus. But the speed of grow up is very slow, so I don't like this fish much.

Fomoris

11-04-2005, 2:17 PM

Woody... The pic doesn't work anymore (maybe it's my computer) :(

Fomoris

11-04-2005, 3:15 PM

Finally it works... Very impressive ATF !!!

ballsmcgee1234

11-04-2005, 5:09 PM

I want one, it looks mean:)

tigerfangs

11-04-2005, 5:35 PM

Nice ATF, woodyson! Who knows, it could be any one of the stiped variety. I currently have several of which I believe to be Vittatus. I have raised them for 2yrs from 2.5" in a 900g and now they are 14". They all seem to grow painfully slow. There is very little credible info on these challenging fish.

I don't know...
I just know there are 7 species of African Tiger Fish.
1. H. forskahlii
2. H. vittatus
3. H. goliath
4. H. brevis
5. H. somonorum
6. H. tanzaniae
7. H. vittiger

Vittatus and Forskahlii (or Forskali) are the same fish. Never heard of Somonorum or Vittiger.

Phully, I know you have to miss that bad ass ATF you had.

woodysun-Taiwan

11-07-2005, 5:51 AM

Hi tigerfangs,
I think vittatus and forskahlii are different. I will check my photos and show you later.

IoStrisciare

11-07-2005, 5:54 AM

Nice ATF, woodyson! Who knows, it could be any one of the stiped variety. I currently have several of which I believe to be Vittatus. I have raised them for 2yrs from 2.5" in a 900g and now they are 14". They all seem to grow painfully slow. There is very little credible info on these challenging fish.

Vittatus and Forskahlii (or Forskali) are the same fish. Never heard of Somonorum or Vittiger.

Phully, I know you have to miss that bad ass ATF you had.

forskahlii is slimmer and has a diff jaw shape from vittatus, plus it doesnt have the red finnages.

R1_Ridah

11-07-2005, 11:37 AM

Here's my current ATF. The past ATF's I've had had more of a redish fin coloration where this one is more YELLOW ????

T1KARMANN

11-07-2005, 12:59 PM

i love the look of ATF but is it not risky keeping them with other fish :eek:

R1_Ridah

11-07-2005, 1:29 PM

I have my ATF with various fish's. He leaves everyone alone. Seems very mellow. The one I have pictured is about 9-10".

I had one though however that was 15+" and I could not keep anything with him. Actually in the pix below I have loaches that was in with him and he immiediatly killed 2 of the 6 I have. Anything that he though could fit in his mouth he tried to eat. But bigger robust fish's he left alone. These loaches pictured are 5-6".

PhullTank57

11-08-2005, 5:02 AM

forskahlii is slimmer and has a diff jaw shape from vittatus, plus it doesnt have the red finnages.

Which species is this ATF, would you say?... Forskahli?? :uhoh:

IoStrisciare

11-08-2005, 5:11 AM

Which species is this ATF, would you say?... Forskahli?? :uhoh:

looks like it to me....

vittatus doesnt have the dolphin jaw... but then tts a guess by me

tigerfangs

11-09-2005, 11:47 AM

There are at least four species of tigerfish throuthout Africa:
1. Hydrocynus vittatus (previously known as Hydrocynus forskahlii) is the most widely distributed ranging from the Nile in northern Africa to the Pongola river in Natal. Growing to around 15kg (33lb) this is the species that most anglers get to tangle with on a visit to the Dark Continent;

Goliath Tigerfish
Photo courtesy of African Fisherman Magazine
2. Hydrocynus tanzaniae is only found in the eastward flowing rivers of Tanzania;
3. (Hydrocynus brevis) as name implies, this is a small species of tigerfish from Nilo-Sudan, Upper Guinea, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast; and
4. Goliath tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath) - the big daddy of all tigerfish - is found only in the Congo River, it's major tributaries and Lake Tanganyika (where very few have actually been caught). The Goliath tigerfish is known to exceed 50kg (110lb) and would have to be the most exciting freshwater sportfish in the world.
Hydrocynus vittatus: (extract from the interactive CD-Rom - "Hooked Up In Zimbabwe")
The tigerfish is one of the most sought after and probably the most spectacular of Africa's freshwater gamefish. The tigerfish's reputation has become so great that each year in the month of October, and for nearly 40 years, the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament (KITFT) has been held at Kariba, in Zimbabwe. This is one of the biggest freshwater fishing tournaments in the world and hundreds of teams compete and thousands of competitors come from all over the world to try their skills, and their tackle, against the mighty 'water dog' (hydrocynus).
So named because of their stripped body and large, prominent canine teeth, tigerfish are great fighters capable of blistering runs and spectacular leaps. The tigerfish is also a willing taker of lures, baits and flies and this adds to its' appeal, and reputation, as one of the great freshwater sportfish of the world. In addition to its' fighting ability, few fishermen would be able to avoid being impressed and awed by the teeth of the tigerfish. The tigerfish is a member of the family Characidae to which also belongs the infamous piranha of South America. One look at the dental work of a tigerfish and you are left with no doubt about this. An interesting feature of the tigerfish's dental equipment is that spare teeth are located within the jaw and these move down and into place to replace any that are lost or broken.
The tigerfish is a very distinctive fish and cannot be mistaken for any other species. A streamlined and powerful body, reminiscent of the albacore shape of an oceanic, pelagic species (or a nuclear powered submarine!), with a large, swept back forked-tail, a mouth full of large canine teeth and prominent black stripes along the body are the most striking characteristics of this fish. The body is mostly silver along the flanks but can be light grey to dark blue on the upper surfaces. The dorsal fin is usually a medium grey while the tail and other fins feature red, orange or yellow highlights.
The business end of a tigerfish! A nice pair of tigers from the Zambezi River.

Photo courtesy of CyberSafaris Photo courtesy of CyberSafaris Photo courtesy of Mbalabala Safaris
To learn more about tigerfish and how, when and where to catch them, get a copy of "Hooked Up In Zimbabwe"

metman

11-09-2005, 2:14 PM

Nice pics,

What temp do you keep the water at? Anythimg else added to the water?

Thomascl

11-09-2005, 9:36 PM

Great looking fish would love to see one in real life but dont like my chances unless i go to Africa.
Thomas

YOULOOKLIKEAFISH

11-09-2005, 9:40 PM

That fish looks pissed

IoStrisciare

11-13-2005, 4:26 AM

just got a pair of true goliaths from CF....

love them already. :grinyes:

IoStrisciare

11-13-2005, 6:01 AM

pics of the SOBs here... :grinyes:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=129543#post129543&conly=

DAZZA

11-13-2005, 6:19 AM

Hi all

Just orded a new ATF. Realy lucky as they had 1 left. Was listed as Goliath but i know this is unlikely. I'm hoping its vittatus ( i know most peole would want a goliath, but i'd never be able to house one).Will be with me on Wednesday. Hoping that it's not another species as there have been alot of African pikes (hepsetus) around the Uk lately. Also ordered an angelicus syno.

Ta.

waek

11-13-2005, 9:51 PM

That fish is terrifying

tigerfangs

11-14-2005, 8:48 PM

just got a pair of true goliaths from CF....

love them already. :grinyes:

Good luck IoStrisciare. They look to be very small right now, difficult to varify for sure, but you'll know for sure in a few months. Hopefully they won't develop prominant striping. I hope you have the real deal.

Here's mine next to a Vittatus at approximately 6"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/ATFs_009.jpg
At 7" with the gang
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/miscpis002.jpg

IoStrisciare

11-14-2005, 8:51 PM

Good luck IoStrisciare. They look to be very small right now, difficult to varify for sure, but you'll know for sure in a few months. Hopefully they won't develop prominant striping. I hope you have the real deal.

Here's mine next to a Vittatus at approximately 6"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/ATFs_009.jpg
At 7" with the gang
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v99/tigerfangs/ATFs/miscpis002.jpg

thanks... so far after comparison to similar sized brevis and vittatus they are different. So hopefully they are goliaths.

fugupuff

11-15-2005, 7:56 PM

here is a goliath from japan, and they aren't cheap over there either, 5x the price of a normal tiger! I'll post some comparison shots later

Vince

11-15-2005, 7:59 PM

here is a goliath from japan, and they aren't cheap over there either, 5x the price of a normal tiger! I'll post some comparison shots later
I want one!!!

fugupuff

11-15-2005, 10:24 PM

here are the ones I got they called goliath, but are they really?

ashdavid

11-15-2005, 11:02 PM

here is a goliath from japan, and they aren't cheap over there either, 5x the price of a normal tiger! I'll post some comparison shots later

These were imported last year. I know the guy who owns this shop and there is one left but he wont eat and one of his eyes is completely white, so the owner is not selling it. And yes $600 dollars is expensive, but I have seen smaller for more expensive here.

IoStrisciare

11-15-2005, 11:17 PM

here are the ones I got they called goliath, but are they really?

look like the ones i got...

from an article in *********** i believe these to be the real deal.

And they look the closest to the adult specimen body shape.

RedestWing

07-08-2006, 1:41 PM

Vince

07-08-2006, 2:13 PM

hello,
New here cause i was lookin for info on the Goliath Tiger Fish. got a 125 planted discus tank, but just dont have time for them anymore :cry: But decided I want to try my hand at this BEAST. I see most of you folks have a hard time getting this fish and would like to say if any of you live near southeast Mi, I can get this fish almost anytime. but cost a pretty penny :WHOA: $80-$125 :WHOA:
i've seen alot of people offering that they can get goliath tigerfish, and even seen them in person sold as goliath tigerfish. but all of them turn out to be vittatus or forskali. I am sure they have no intention to deceive, but mostly misinformed. if you canprovide pictures, that price is very reasonable for the goliath...but seriously, i have major doubts.

tigerfangs

07-09-2006, 6:14 PM

i've seen alot of people offering that they can get goliath tigerfish, and even seen them in person sold as goliath tigerfish. but all of them turn out to be vittatus or forskali. I am sure they have no intention to deceive, but mostly misinformed. if you canprovide pictures, that price is very reasonable for the goliath...but seriously, i have major doubts.

I second that statement, except for the price. If those are GATF, those prices aren't reasonable, they are down right DIRT CHEAP!!!!!! GL

rayman45

07-09-2006, 6:19 PM

80-125 A PRETTY PENNY lol

Haretakis

07-10-2006, 9:11 AM

I want one....

meepster

07-12-2006, 10:33 PM

you're the only one in the country that i'm aware of with this fish, and at that size!

Just so you know, my LFS (Skipton Pet center) sells one (not sure if it still there) thats 3 inches for like $60.

terrence

07-18-2006, 4:00 AM

Hopefully an ATF around 6 inches can live in my 180 (6x2x2) for a few years before I go with a real tank!

Panerai1950

07-17-2007, 12:42 PM

I bought this from a Taiwanese web site labled as the real Goliath, is it?? :)

csx4236

07-17-2007, 12:58 PM

I bought this from a Taiwanese web site labled as the real Goliath, is it?? :)

No thats a vittatus

Tigriuns™

07-17-2007, 1:58 PM

No thats a vittatus

look more like a Hydrocynus brevis (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80415)

Tigriuns™

07-17-2007, 2:49 PM

My H.brevis

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG9458edit.jpg

My GATF

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG9433edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG9445edit.jpg

vamptrev

07-17-2007, 8:09 PM

sweet pics

Tigriuns™

07-18-2007, 5:57 AM

thanks cant wait till the teeth gets bigger...

Wilder06

08-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Nice fish everyone.

Tigriuns™

08-24-2007, 12:55 PM

some updates

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0187edit.jpg

Fomoris

08-26-2007, 9:41 AM

He is getting really nice ;)

Plecos_Ftw

08-27-2007, 4:47 AM

definatly lookin good gonna have some big ol pearly whites :D

mike C

09-05-2007, 8:04 PM

From what I've gathered ( read ) it's very easy to tell a goliath from the rest if you have it with you. On ATF's there are 8 teeth on the upper jaw. On a GATF there are more smaller teeth on the upper jaw behind the last teeth near where the jaws join. If I'm wrong please correct me. Thanks,
Mike

Tigriuns™

11-02-2007, 3:49 PM

some pic..
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG6117edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG6110edit2.jpg

KRSwop1

11-02-2007, 5:33 PM

no, it's a vittatus. brevis have the shortest head compared to overall body length. The proportions for this fish look more like that of a vittatus.

killerfish

11-02-2007, 7:14 PM

wow 7 species whats the smallest ?

ghostknifefish0909

11-02-2007, 7:17 PM

141488 omg :eek::headbang2 thats MONSTA!

Tigriuns™

12-07-2007, 1:30 AM

some update on it growth...should be about 1" bigger now

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG6708edit.jpg

R1_Ridah

12-07-2007, 10:17 AM

some update on it growth...should be about 1" bigger now

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG6708edit.jpg

Nice... who tried to eat him? Do you still have the Shovelnose catfish in there?

unknownuza13

12-07-2007, 10:27 AM

Hey Joey,

Are we ever going to get picture updates from whoever bought your old GATF?

Tigriuns™

12-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Nice... who tried to eat him? Do you still have the Shovelnose catfish in there?

yes you are right..it the catfish...as seen in youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Qlp2Qdeu0

I remove that guy..it was late night i suddenly hear alot of water splashing...
Then wake up see no fish jump out then start to count my tank fish..missing one..half it body inside it mouth..i used something to hit it and it let it go..strong GATF seem like nothing just happen to it..only some scale drop.. lucky...

R1_Ridah

12-07-2007, 11:06 AM

Hey Joey,

Are we ever going to get picture updates from whoever bought your old GATF?

Guess he's being shy. It's crazy how much I regret getting rid of him =-( I should have taken pictures when I pulled him out of the tank....OMG!.... just an amazing beast.

It was just a matter of time though before he killed more of my PBASS. He already had slaughtered an Orino, sliced up my Ocellaris... and came close to my Kelberi :eek:.. so he had to go.

I just really miss him though. Everything I had to go through to attain the fish and raise him. The trials and tribulation..... I want to cry now :(

R1_Ridah

12-07-2007, 11:07 AM

yes you are right..it the catfish...as seen in youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Qlp2Qdeu0

I remove that guy..it was late night i suddenly hear alot of water splashing...
Then wake up see no fish jump out then start to count my tank fish..missing one..half it body inside it mouth..i used something to hit it and it let it go..strong GATF seem like nothing just happen to it..only some scale drop.. lucky...

Yea, GATF's heal really fast. My Armatus had taken out a chunk of the head of the GATF I use to have and it healed within a couple of weeks....that's why I had named my ex GATF, "WOLVERINE"...LOL

Tigriuns™

12-07-2007, 11:27 AM

Yea, GATF's heal really fast. My Armatus had taken out a chunk of the head of the GATF I use to have and it healed within a couple of weeks....that's why I had named my ex GATF, "WOLVERINE"...LOL

Hey I like that name of yours...2nd day when that happen i bought alot of gf feeder...suddenly got a great killer show...it ate afew gf more than it used to.. guess the healing part make it hungry...by the 3rd day it like 80% heal...it happen on last sat...now still got abit more to heal...and already fighting with my other atf..swim pass each other and some scale drop again..fast attack...

Tigriuns™

02-19-2008, 1:56 PM

It is only 3" super small size...cute killer.:D

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0023edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0031edit-2.jpg

West1

02-19-2008, 1:58 PM

It is only 3" super small size...cute killer.:D

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0023edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0031edit-2.jpg

I believe you have a VATF (maybe Forskalli or brevis).
GATF are silver

Tigriuns™

02-19-2008, 2:11 PM

I believe you have a VATF (maybe Forskalli or brevis).
GATF are silver

Should be lighting... I know which is which :)
Only dun know the different between Forskalli & brevis.
I kept all 3 type before..
Do drop by at the youtube link below.
Thanks for viewing

West1

02-19-2008, 2:13 PM

Should be lighting... I know which is which :)
Only dun know the different between Forskalli & brevis.
I kept all 3 type before..
Do drop by at the youtube link below.
Thanks for viewing

Cool :D

Tigriuns™

02-19-2008, 2:30 PM

Cool :D

Make you happy...
See it is silver :) it the flash :D

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0029edit-2.jpg

channarox

02-20-2008, 6:58 AM

very cute lil goliath.
i need an atf!
youre all making me jealous. :(

Tigriuns™

02-20-2008, 12:28 PM

very cute lil goliath.
i need an atf!
youre all making me jealous. :(

more picture ....go get 1 while still have...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0030edit-2.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0065edit-1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0049edit-2.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0023edit-1.jpg

same fish but different lighting :)

channarox

02-20-2008, 4:20 PM

haha.
i think i'll settle for a vatf.
he looks nice.

unknownuza13

02-20-2008, 4:29 PM

Guess he's being shy. It's crazy how much I regret getting rid of him =-( I should have taken pictures when I pulled him out of the tank....OMG!.... just an amazing beast.

It was just a matter of time though before he killed more of my PBASS. He already had slaughtered an Orino, sliced up my Ocellaris... and came close to my Kelberi :eek:.. so he had to go.

I just really miss him though. Everything I had to go through to attain the fish and raise him. The trials and tribulation..... I want to cry now :(

Damn I just read this for the first time. I figured you got rid of the gatf because he couldn't hang with your pbass in terms of getting enough food. I had no idea he was jacking up the pbass. I hope mine proves to be more docile as he is gettin some size to him now.

West1

02-20-2008, 4:32 PM

Make you happy...
See it is silver :) it the flash :D

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0029edit-2.jpg

Sorry bro, but I still think it looks like a VATF.
I thought GATF were all silver with no green (not an expert thou:D). Also from the structure of the mouth it resembles a VATF

Still, nice looking ATF! Wish I still had mine:cry:

Tigriuns™

02-20-2008, 8:22 PM

haha.
i think i'll settle for a vatf.
he looks nice.

Well here a picture of my VATF. Enjoy :)

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0081edit.jpg

Sorry bro, but I still think it looks like a VATF.
I thought GATF were all silver with no green (not an expert thou:D). Also from the structure of the mouth it resembles a VATF

Still, nice looking ATF! Wish I still had mine:cry:

Well as above my VATF picture it is easy to tell. GATF body got no lining & VATF mouth is consider more V shape unless it knock and broke the mouth.
Tail & body shape also different...I am also not an expert..I know how to tell the different cos I keep them before...last time also got big problem knowing which is which cos some online picture is wrong...

channarox

02-21-2008, 5:31 AM

dont tease me! :ROFL:
i agree about the difs in vatf and gatf.

ashdavid

02-21-2008, 7:58 AM

Sorry bro, but I still think it looks like a VATF.
I thought GATF were all silver with no green (not an expert thou:D). Also from the structure of the mouth it resembles a VATF

Still, nice looking ATF! Wish I still had mine:cry:

Its a goliath. Better do some more research.

West1

02-21-2008, 8:07 AM

Well here a picture of my VATF. Enjoy :)

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0081edit.jpg

Well as above my VATF picture it is easy to tell. GATF body got no lining & VATF mouth is consider more V shape unless it knock and broke the mouth.
Tail & body shape also different...I am also not an expert..I know how to tell the different cos I keep them before...last time also got big problem knowing which is which cos some online picture is wrong...

Got it:D (oops, I dont know if I dont ask, Right)
Nice looking mini-Monster (for now:D)

Tigriuns™

02-21-2008, 8:53 AM

Got it:D (oops, I dont know if I dont ask, Right)
Nice looking mini-Monster (for now:D)

Thanks...right you are..I have quite alot of link and even some mag/book of a picture of VATF but said to be GATF also...Even some supplier came in invoice as GATF but it a VATF...

Tigriuns™

04-27-2008, 2:17 PM

Another new member today i got it...plus 1 more small wolf fish(solo in other tank)...

thanks for viewing..

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0006edit-1.jpg
close up

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0005edit-4.jpg
mirror effect

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0018edit-5.jpg
show me the teeth...part 1

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0016edit-7.jpg
part 2

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0023edit-2.jpg
part 3

my little wolf fish...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0032edit-5.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0034edit-5.jpg

Luc

04-27-2008, 2:22 PM

Eh...Swee hor;)
Congrats! What to do with your "clown"? Operate?

channarox

04-27-2008, 5:07 PM

nice goliath.
c328 also got one.
you gonna get? :naughty:
cute wolf too.

Opiate

04-28-2008, 4:21 AM

stunning fish n pics peeps!!! nasty lookin mofos!!

Tigriuns™

05-01-2008, 2:00 AM

stunning fish n pics peeps!!! nasty lookin mofos!!

Thanks bro...

Tigriuns™

05-23-2008, 10:11 AM

Some update from my bigger GATF... any idea to make the picture move??

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0027edit2.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0026edit23.jpg

vamptrev

05-23-2008, 1:49 PM

channarox

05-23-2008, 7:39 PM

nice goliath tiger fish. :headbang2

Tigriuns™

05-24-2008, 10:33 AM

whats your growth rate been like on ur GATF's?

i remember urs were small, when i got my first armatus.

what size are they now?

whats the growth rate difference between VATF and GATF, been like for u? (if u have VATF's too)

I got 3 but now left 2... 1 is the clown looking 3" GATF and 10"++ GATF...
very sian die due to some rare illness....

West1

05-27-2008, 1:24 PM

Here is my new GATF:D:headbang2

Have not taken new pics of him since I got him

Tigriuns™

05-28-2008, 8:58 AM

Here is my new GATF:D:headbang2

Have not taken new pics of him since I got him

:headbang2Cool it is so big. How big is it??? might be 2~4" bigger than mine...

West1

05-28-2008, 9:01 AM

:headbang2Cool it is so big. How big is it???

11.25" Give or take .25":D

Luc

05-28-2008, 3:18 PM

11.25" Give or take .25":D
That was pretty big for a first purchase, you got this goliath from another hobbist? Nice fish btw.

Luc

West1

05-28-2008, 3:48 PM

That was pretty big for a first purchase, you got this goliath from another hobbist? Nice fish btw.

Luc

I did:D

channarox

05-30-2008, 3:36 AM

nice man!
you finally got one!

Tigriuns™

05-30-2008, 11:37 AM

11.25" Give or take .25":D

Ic... I dun know how to measure mine properly... can go youtube to check it out... i try to get a the length. :)

Tigriuns™

06-01-2008, 12:57 PM

more picture...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0097.jpg

channarox

06-02-2008, 4:40 AM

looking good!

West1

06-02-2008, 8:59 AM

more picture...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0097.jpg

Nice:D
What is the guess in size??

Tigriuns™

06-03-2008, 10:48 AM

Nice:D
What is the guess in size??

Thanks bro... about 10 1/2" to 11" been sometime i look at my fish cos i was busy and they seem to grow haha...

West1

06-03-2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks bro... about 10 1/2" to 11" been sometime i look at my fish cos i was busy and they seem to grow haha...

Yeah, I know what you mean:D
My guy is healing up pretty good:naughty:
Still waiting for him to start eating. I bought 3 DZ minnows and still looks like 3 DZ in there:drool:

Tigriuns™

06-04-2008, 1:15 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean:D
My guy is healing up pretty good:naughty:
Still waiting for him to start eating. I bought 3 DZ minnows and still looks like 3 DZ in there:drool:

Mine I keep it a lone in a tank with black sticker 3 side... keep alone grow faster...:)

channarox

06-05-2008, 5:47 AM

more pics please. :D

West1

06-05-2008, 8:55 AM

Mine I keep it a lone in a tank with black sticker 3 side... keep alone grow faster...:)

more pics please. :D

Awsome news!!!!! He is getting better and starting to get his handsome face back:D. He even went to town on the 3dz minnows I had in the tank. Maybe about 10 left:headbang2
Ever since I took out the Ray, he has been real calm. His body is almost 100% healthy and just his mouth is left:D

I'll post some pics Monday (as today is my Friday:D:D:D:D)

channarox

06-05-2008, 10:29 AM

glad to hear!
about time i got one. :naughty:

tig,how much are gatf in sg?

Tigriuns™

06-06-2008, 1:06 PM

Awsome news!!!!! He is getting better and starting to get his handsome face back:D. He even went to town on the 3dz minnows I had in the tank. Maybe about 10 left:headbang2
Ever since I took out the Ray, he has been real calm. His body is almost 100% healthy and just his mouth is left:D

I'll post some pics Monday (as today is my Friday:D:D:D:D)

That great...I keep mine solo...and it eat more then it used to when i keep in comm with vatf and other ERH... The mouth is getting better each day but i fail to measure it as it is stress to see the tape haha

goodgene

06-12-2008, 4:00 AM

man..i wish i have one at home..

channarox

06-16-2008, 1:10 PM

BigJ

06-16-2008, 9:24 PM

Anybody know how i can get some? in us

morganj157

06-16-2008, 9:28 PM

wow i want one of those sooo bad only if i had a ridiculously huge tank =[

BigJ

06-16-2008, 9:29 PM

I have the tanks just need the fish!! lol

goodgene

06-17-2008, 12:59 AM

my atf. just to make sure, is this the genuine goliath tiger?

channarox

06-17-2008, 10:34 AM

yes.

Tigriuns™

07-03-2008, 11:23 AM

my atf. just to make sure, is this the genuine goliath tiger?

Bro I dun think you need high PH for this fish...Normally 6.5 ~ 7.0 will be alright I measure for fun before...also can you do away with the backing picture of your tank...just black colour will be better also reduce stress for the fish :)

Here mine today update...finally got it front teeth ready to kill... use to lost it front teeth and some damage on it mouth seem like almost 90% recover...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0119edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0110edit.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0116edit.jpg
Last is my new wallpaper...:ROFL:

channarox

07-03-2008, 6:05 PM

beastly monster! :headbang2

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:35 AM

I didn't realize they were rare... our LFS gets them in at least once a year. I am in Winnipeg, Canada.

They are rediculously expensive, but not hard to get. $200 @ 6".

Awesome eaters and great "presence". They had one in their 5'x5' tank for quite some time and it was fascinating to watch. Very aware of their surroundings.

/Kris
lol i got mine for 40 bucks. nicest fish ever unless you can fit in its mouth. currently mixed with a lot of different fish. very rare. hard to fins someone who even knew what it was.

fugupuff

07-06-2008, 1:38 AM

lol i got mine for 40 bucks. nicest fish ever unless you can fit in its mouth. currently mixed with a lot of different fish. very rare. hard to fins someone who even knew what it was.

post a picture of yours, are you sure its a goliath and not a hydrocynus vittatus or forskalli?

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:38 AM

my atf. just to make sure, is this the genuine goliath tiger?
it kind of looks like it, but at the same time it doesnt. it def. looks juvenile maybe thats why it doesnt look all the way there yet. its a characin. its tail is just an interseting color very skinny feed that thing more.

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:46 AM

that ATF looks well swwt :D

how fast do they grow ?
what size tank do you keep the fish in ?
does the fish have tank mates ?

was just wondering how long it would take to get to 4ft as a 4ft+ and teeth like that i wouldnt want to scare the fish when i was doing a water change :eek:
your a wimp then these fish will jusst dart away from you. dont worry about the water changes, you wont get nipped, 4 ft long hah ytour gonna need a tank thats that wide twice the length i dont think its happenin unless you have a HUGE And i mean huge aquarium

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:48 AM

where are the pics? :D
i have mine with a ray and it eats more, and it eats frozen foods since i added the ray. thats wird fish just really do have personalities. seems like the ray made my pike feel like it had competition so its striving now

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:50 AM

post a picture of yours, are you sure its a goliath and not a hydrocynus vittatus or forskalli?
<img src=http://a843.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_3d32b88dfb8bd3ff8a0bd2ab84d8eb2a.jpg"> lol i got 11 tanks i know what im talkin bout. do u?

japes1

07-06-2008, 1:58 AM

post a picture of yours, are you sure its a goliath and not a hydrocynus vittatus or forskalli?
all i said was mine is an african pike. thats it. and thats what it is. so i posted a pic...its a link. check it out. i dont really care. but you should check out my tiger muskie, im gettin pics soon

japes1

07-07-2008, 1:02 AM

Is that a tiger pike or just a tiger fish? Im asking cause my lfs has a tiger pike that looks like that. I was thinking of getin it for my 150
well yours is not a true pike. its a south american pike cichlid. thats what you have your fish is not from africa. cool fish i had one they act like cichlids and have a big appetite.

Tigriuns™

07-18-2008, 10:52 PM

some update after it eaten alot of feeder....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V3lSVFkttg

channarox

07-18-2008, 11:27 PM

sweeeeeet! :headbang2

goodgene

07-20-2008, 7:34 AM

just some update of my gatf. hasnt grown much, but less shy now.

Tigriuns™

07-20-2008, 10:02 AM

just some update of my gatf. hasnt grown much, but less shy now.

some damage on your gatf mouth... but dun worry it will heal... should see my 10" one used to lost it front teeth top and bottom now all got teeth..

Tigriuns™

07-20-2008, 10:14 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_jLelFXoyc

more update.

channarox

07-20-2008, 5:42 PM

sweet GATFs.

goodgene

07-21-2008, 6:15 AM

wow bro yours look steady now. mine still abit shy. hehe.

Tigriuns™

07-21-2008, 9:12 AM

Just reach home and I notice my red tail barracuda become 2-face in batman....

it is done by my GATF.....it still alive but look very scary...1 side like this 1 side normal...

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/CIMG0069edit.jpg

channarox

07-21-2008, 5:54 PM

GATF is getting fierce! :eek:

goodgene

07-22-2008, 4:57 AM

how big is your gatf now?

Tigriuns™

07-22-2008, 9:16 AM

how big is your gatf now?

10" +++ btw the red tail cuda is up the lorry...what a killer..

goodgene

07-23-2008, 4:32 AM

haha. gl to you bro.

ReeceTheBeast

07-23-2008, 5:00 AM

i would be scared they look mean as hell

Tigriuns™

08-06-2008, 11:37 AM

My GATF Chewing a feeder.... look painful :screwy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44aszdc5fBQ

West1

08-13-2008, 11:17 AM

Here goes a pic of my 11"+ Goliath:D

Sorry, crappy pic but you can see he dont like the 50gl temp tank.

Will be going into my 300 next week:headbang2

Tigriuns™

08-13-2008, 12:19 PM

Here goes a pic of my 11"+ Goliath:D

Sorry, crappy pic but you can see he dont like the 50gl temp tank.

Will be going into my 300 next week:headbang2
Dun forget to get more picture next week...BTW have you seen my latest post on youtube??

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West1

08-13-2008, 1:53 PM

[quote=Tigriuns™;2073409;]Dun forget to get more picture next week...BTW have you seen my latest post on youtube??

[quote]

I havent seen it, sorry. the web at work doesnt let us get YouTube:cry:
The computer at my house is not up due to not finished remodeling:D

channarox

08-13-2008, 6:10 PM

very nice tig.
is it only fed feeders?

Tigriuns™

08-14-2008, 12:19 PM

very nice tig.
is it only fed feeders?

Yup as it only eat feeder... well i also did enjoy the killing part haha

West1

08-14-2008, 1:26 PM

Yup as it only eat feeder... well i also did enjoy the killing part haha

Thats the best part... when they shake like lil water pitbulls and the scales fall off:naughty:

Tigriuns™

08-14-2008, 2:43 PM

Thats the best part... when they shake like lil water pitbulls and the scales fall off:naughty:

Ya man totally agree... just seen ashdavid update his gatf in other forum, very nice 13" with full set of killer teeth too

channarox

08-16-2008, 12:40 AM

Yup as it only eat feeder... well i also did enjoy the killing part haha

thats the fun part of monsterfishkeeping. :D

West1

08-19-2008, 9:55 AM

Here goes some pics of my Goliath in his new 300gl home:headbang2:headbang2

He had a H A R D time getting into my net and banged the hell out of himself in the temp tank. He has a nice long gash on top of his snout (about 1-1 1/2" long, you can see some of it in pic#3)
and gashed himself next to his nose. Well, atleast he is home:D and as fast as they heal, he will be looking good before I know it:D

Tigriuns™

08-19-2008, 11:51 AM

West1

08-19-2008, 11:55 AM

How come your tank so big...300gl? You DIY or buy?? Beware of your catfish...My TSN try to eat my gatf b4 (half body inside the mouth)...fyi

I bought it. Here is a pic of the full size when i first started it.
8X30"X2...300gls

Im going to keep my eye on my cat. Once i see him getting to large, Im ganna have to do something with him. I do know that TSN's try to put everything in their mouth and are known for eating expensive feeders

I plan to keep my Goliath and next step is to tear down a wall and buy a Monster tank. Thinking of using my 300gl for a sump:naughty::D

channarox

08-19-2008, 6:10 PM

nice tank west1!
goliath will heal up in no time!

limz_777

08-20-2008, 4:42 AM

@ Tig u mention that your gatf died due to some rare dieases , care to explain more and show pics in details?

anyone kept it in a pond before?

West1

08-20-2008, 8:57 AM

nice tank west1!
goliath will heal up in no time!

Thanks big dogg:D

His scratch is already showing signs of Healing. I am amazed on how fast these guys heal. I wish I healed that fast:ROFL:

Bogwoodbruce

08-20-2008, 11:29 AM

We had them on our german list where i work again £59 each for a GTAF at 6" thats without shipping, vat etc...

Tigriuns™

08-20-2008, 12:30 PM

@ Tig u mention that your gatf died due to some rare dieases , care to explain more and show pics in details?

anyone kept it in a pond before?

1 is the gill extend out till it look like clown....

another 1 is it is stress so i cover with newspaper then i notice cloudy eye and the fin seem like melting... then think it is too late for me to do anything...

I notice young gatf not so easy to maintain till they reach 5~6 "

Thanks big dogg:D

His scratch is already showing signs of Healing. I am amazed on how fast these guys heal. I wish I healed that fast:ROFL:

They heal very fast eg 1 week from the attack of tns...alot of scale drop till can see abit of it inner layer so i feed more but they grow very slow...

Nice big tank...cost alot....:)

West1

08-20-2008, 12:33 PM

They heal very fast eg 1 week from the attack of tns...alot of scale drop till can see abit of it inner layer so i feed more but they grow very slow...

Nice big tank...cost alot....:)[/quote]

Thanks, ganna make it my sump in the future:naughty:

Tigriuns™

08-20-2008, 2:42 PM

They heal very fast eg 1 week from the attack of tns...alot of scale drop till can see abit of it inner layer so i feed more but they grow very slow...

Nice big tank...cost alot....:)

Thanks, ganna make it my sump in the future:naughty:[/quote]

Do update us on your tank bro. :)

West1

08-20-2008, 3:07 PM

Thanks, ganna make it my sump in the future:naughty:

Do update us on your tank bro. :)[/quote]

it probly wont be till a few yrs but You know i will when it gets close to it:D

Thinking around 10-12'x4-5'x3-4' tall

Leaning on 12'X5'X3...4' is to tall for me and wont be able to reach the bottom of the tank:D

around 1300glns:D

Tigriuns™

08-20-2008, 10:14 PM

Do update us on your tank bro. :)

it probly wont be till a few yrs but You know i will when it gets close to it:D

Thinking around 10-12'x4-5'x3-4' tall

Leaning on 12'X5'X3...4' is to tall for me and wont be able to reach the bottom of the tank:D

around 1300glns:D[/quote]

not so worry about you reaching the bottom cos you can always swim in haha...just wondering you staying in a castle?

channarox

08-21-2008, 5:02 AM

limz_777

08-21-2008, 6:18 AM

cloudy eyes? you mean waxy white stuff covering the eyes spreading to the gills

West1

08-21-2008, 8:56 AM

it probly wont be till a few yrs but You know i will when it gets close to it:D

Thinking around 10-12'x4-5'x3-4' tall

Leaning on 12'X5'X3...4' is to tall for me and wont be able to reach the bottom of the tank:D

around 1300glns:D

not so worry about you reaching the bottom cos you can always swim in haha...just wondering you staying in a castle?[/quote]

not so worry about you reaching the bottom cos you can always swim in haha...just wondering you staying in a castle?

america has big houses.:D
even those that are cheap are still WAY bigger than any condo in singapore.[/quote]

I wish I lived in a castle:D
My house is not big but it is deff not small. My 300 gl is in my master bed room that measures 16'X22':naughty:
The big one will replace a hallway in the living room:headbang2

Tigriuns™

08-21-2008, 9:15 AM

Cos in our country rather a small area to live in also max weight per room is 600kg

West1

08-21-2008, 9:57 AM

Cos in our country rather a small area to live in also max weight per room is 600kg

I just re-modeled my house and added some extra support to by foundation. Was ganna put my 300 in the livingroom but it ended up in the bedroom (bedroom was an addon so it is on a slb of concrete not on the raised foundation)

West1

08-21-2008, 10:03 AM

My goliath is starting to get aggressive.

He bit my Cats tail

If you look at the cats tail you will see he has a split fin and on the other side (right before the 3rd white stripe going from right to left), he has some nice teeth-scratch marks:irked::swear::angryfire

Tigriuns™

08-21-2008, 12:02 PM

West1

08-21-2008, 12:17 PM

I think your catfish can take it.... :ROFL:

Nice juru btw...could it be a flash zebra?

Whats a flash zebra? I dont know to much about CatFish:screwy:, as a matter a fact I dont really like them. But I do like Jurus/Tigs and a couple others. Not to many

Have a pic of the Zebra?

Tigriuns™

08-21-2008, 1:29 PM

Whats a flash zebra? I dont know to much about CatFish:screwy:, as a matter a fact I dont really like them. But I do like Jurus/Tigs and a couple others. Not to many

Have a pic of the Zebra?

flash zebra....juru sp.

http://www.aquatechnics.net/catfish.htm

http://www.aquatechnics.net/images/pim11.jpg

http://www.catfish-paradise.ch/images/poissons/xl/flash.jpg

http://www.neotropicalfauna.com/images/pim4.jpg

West1

08-21-2008, 1:33 PM

flash zebra....juru sp.

http://www.aquatechnics.net/catfish.htm

http://www.aquatechnics.net/images/pim11.jpg

http://www.catfish-paradise.ch/images/poissons/xl/flash.jpg

http://www.neotropicalfauna.com/images/pim4.jpg

No Idea? It was sold to me as Juruenese cat from All-Happy aquarium, so im assuming its a Juru:D
Either way, I like this dude

Do you have any shots of your Goliath during feeding time (not just vid)?
My guy only eats like at midnight:irked:

channarox

08-21-2008, 6:03 PM

nice juru.
hope you dont wake up one day to find a cut up juru. :grinno:
if i were back in canada i'd probably get that big of a tank. hahaha

West1

09-03-2008, 8:19 AM

Here goes some more pics of my guy
Sorry about the dirty acrylic, i havent had time to clean it, just enough for H2o changes and feeding (the needed maintenance:D)
Id say he is at the 12" mark if not very close to......

channarox

09-03-2008, 9:29 AM

nice one west.
maybe you should get a school of them. :naughty:

West1

09-03-2008, 9:34 AM

nice one west.
maybe you should get a school of them. :naughty:

hah, then Id have to go to work in just socks cause id have to sell everything:ROFL:

channarox

09-03-2008, 9:35 AM

hah, then Id have to go to work in just socks cause id have to sell everything:ROFL:

:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
but so much space in the tank goes to waste.:nilly:
get more pbass!

West1

09-03-2008, 9:48 AM

:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
but so much space in the tank goes to waste.:nilly:
get more pbass!

Not into Pbass:grinno:
But someone is looking into getting some fish from Asia that has teeth. I think its called a sith or something:naughty:
If it has teeth, I wanna try it:headbang2
We'll see how long it takes to get this guy or even a pic/scientific name;)

channarox

09-03-2008, 9:51 AM

Not into Pbass:grinno:
But someone is looking into getting some fish from Asia that has teeth. I think its called a sith or something:naughty:
If it has teeth, I wanna try it:headbang2
We'll see how long it takes to get this guy or even a pic/scientific name;)

sweet.:naughty:
pbass are awesome!
you can never have just one!:grinno:
i wanna see what fish that is!
anything with teeth is awesome.:naughty:

sabotage

09-03-2008, 9:56 AM

nice..westy..watch that wolf bro....

channarox

09-03-2008, 9:59 AM

i'd personally be more afraid of the juru. :D

West1

09-03-2008, 10:09 AM

nice..westy..watch that wolf bro....

Thanks, his front teeth are starting to cameback:headbang2
When he was in the temp tank during re-modeling, he jacked up his mouth bad! I thought I was ganna loose him. But hes healing up nicely and fast

i'd personally be more afraid of the juru. :D

actually im more worried about the Pleco. He might suck my
fish..."sucker":ROFL::D

channarox

09-03-2008, 10:14 AM

actually im more worried about the Pleco. He might suck my
fish..."sucker":ROFL::D

:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

Bogwoodbruce

09-03-2008, 1:00 PM

Awesome GTF west!

West1

09-17-2008, 9:29 AM

I just thought id post an update on how my Goliath is doing..........

he is doing a great J.O.B Punking everyone. His aggression is realy coming out. He bit my Juru on his Arse, just seen my 6" (maybe 7") Ocell on his Arse (bottom on both sides, looks like 2 diff bites), My Gold Wolf has some scales missing on top of him so I think it might have been the Goliath and the last/worst/weirdest one is my Shred...excuse me.. Sail fin Pleco:screwy:
He also has a sweet bite mark on one side but it is hard to see in this pic

He is starting to swim around the tank a lot more and is looking more like a pred:naughty:

Tigriuns™

09-18-2008, 8:02 AM

here my update taken a few hours ago with my friend digi cam.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/DSC02231edit.jpg

have to measure the size should be +/- 11"

West1

09-18-2008, 9:50 AM

here my update taken a few hours ago with my friend digi cam.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/zeroneox/DSC02231edit.jpg

have to measure the size should be +/- 11"

The red on his tail is awsome:WHOA::D

Tigriuns™

09-18-2008, 12:36 PM

The red on his tail is awsome:WHOA::D

thank you the top tail fin got damaged or else will see a nicer shape :)

BigJ

09-18-2008, 6:31 PM

West1

09-19-2008, 9:01 AM

:D

Thats no Goliath, thats a Tin Foil... send him over to me. I want a Barb for my Goliath;)

What size is he big dogg?

BigJ

09-19-2008, 8:42 PM

Thats no Goliath, thats a Tin Foil... send him over to me. I want a Barb for my Goliath

What size is he big dogg?

Op's i though he said Tin Foil's my bad:confused: :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

He's around 9-10 inches i would say... I'm ready for yours he's lonely;) :drool:

BigJ

09-24-2008, 1:00 PM

TTT

Tigriuns™

09-24-2008, 1:48 PM

how to join??

-AfricanTigerFish League-

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West1

09-24-2008, 1:57 PM

[quote=Tigriuns™;2236892;]how to join??

-AfricanTigerFish League-

[quote]

there is a thread here and it says to post a pic (I guess movie too:ROFL:)
and change your signature:D

I think we are at #4??

Tigriuns™

09-24-2008, 9:59 PM

West1

09-25-2008, 8:10 AM

Here goes some more pics (sorry, he is starting to be a pain to take pics......he swims a lot now:naughty:)
I think he just needed to get stable in the tank cause now he is a swimmer:headbang2

Tigriuns™

09-25-2008, 10:07 PM

Here goes some more pics (sorry, he is starting to be a pain to take pics......he swims a lot now:naughty:)
I think he just needed to get stable in the tank cause now he is a swimmer:headbang2

I like your juru catfish very nice :)

Bogwoodbruce

09-26-2008, 2:19 PM

Awesome pix West!

West1

10-06-2008, 3:59 PM

I did the almost worst thing a GATF owner could do:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

He is still alive (had to clear that up quick) but I bought a 9" Pike Odoe that was suppos.... on market shrimp, was like a comunity fish (NOT!) and a few more things that I gave in and said what the hell:grinno::eek:

1st day, everything was fine (Friday night), 2nd day everything was fine.
3rd day in the morn my Daughter wakes me up and Inocently says "Dad, the new fish is chasing the Goliath".... I was like what!!!! Woke up and hopped out of bed (not even thinking if my Draws were on) and ran to the front of my tank. I seen the Golith on its side and the Stupid Odoe taking free licks on my Goliath. Man, I damn near jusped in the tank to rescue my son!
In the pic you can only see just a hair of the damage on his back as my AWSOME camera phone is the best! The worst gash is not on his back but about 1/5" away from his eye there is a Deep gash (not long) that had a blood leak. Then on top of his head, he has nice slice about 1" long but you can also see the red meat.
Then the slice on his back towards the tail with the missing scales.

I left his little arse in a 12" Net on top of my tank (In water still) and went to church. Left him there till I took him back and traded him for some Geos:ROFL:. F-That.... no more aggressive fish for me (now I dont mean no more period, I mean adding in anything else).
Here is a pic of the Odoe in his Temp Net-Home:ROFL: and a bad pic of my Damaged Goliath

He is doing fine and eating. He is acting normal so no concerns right now.
All but 2 wounds have turned white and started to heal already. Just the gash close to his eye and the slice on his head are still red (thou this was the case last night, might be a dif story when I get home).