African tiger fish

[doc123]

I just purchased a atf how do i find out what kind it is he's about 5" he's either a goliath or a vittatus

 

[Vitaliy]

Post some pictures!

 

[ewurm]

Yeah, let's see it.

 

[Razman]

yeah you just have to post pics and youll get a bunch of answers. lol, why dont people ever post stuff under the right section? this should be in "other monster fish".

 

[Tigriuns™]

I just purchased a atf how do i find out what kind it is he's about 5" he's either a goliath or a vittatus

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63808&page=2

if it look like the 1st fish in the picture mean it is a GATF...

if look like the 2nd picture it is a vittatus

 

[doc123]

it looks like the first picture because of the big fan tail does that mean it's a goliath

 

[cichlaguapote]

it looks like the first picture because of the big fan tail does that mean it's a goliath

The tails are at two different angles.. all have that huge tail. If you look at the pics I think the mouths might be different. Could just be angle again though.

 

[Tigriuns™]

it looks like the first picture because of the big fan tail does that mean it's a goliath

Well at 1st I dun know how to see it is hard to tell and confirm..

now after gotten some info from some bro from AF..

this is how you tell

the colour will be super red and the lower tail..

no lining pattern in the body..

mouth shape more like dog...

last.. vittatus open the mouth from the lower jaw, while GATF can open fully..

 

[mike C]

Correction, Vits can also manipulate their upper jaw for sure . I saw mine do it 2 days ago.

 

[Tigriuns™]

Correction, Vits can also manipulate their upper jaw for sure . I saw mine do it 2 days ago.

can..but more to lower jaw... sorry my words expression very lousy