Can you help identify?...

[Boomer1224]

He was sold to me as an Altuvie but there is some doubt...

 

[Boomer1224]

sorry about the crappy pics all I have is a cell phone camera and he is very quick

 

[DarthRhom]

Likely won't be able to confirm from that pic. Serras all look alike when small. If you got him from a reputable source you have a good chance that he knows what he's talking about and cares about his reputation. Might take a few months to a year for a positive ID.

 

[Boomer1224]

Likely won't be able to confirm from that pic. Serras all look alike when small. If you got him from a reputable source you have a good chance that he knows what he's talking about and cares about his reputation. Might take a few months to a year for a positive ID.

aquascape online

 

[DarthRhom]

Pedro gets a bad rap sometimes but if it isn't an altuvie he most likely genuinely believes it to be so and isn't just hanging a name on it to raise the value. I think you have a better than good chance of actually having an altuvie. They aren't seen too often so cherish it.

 

[Boomer1224]

Pedro gets a bad rap sometimes but if it isn't an altuvie he most likely genuinely believes it to be so and isn't just hanging a name on it to raise the value. I think you have a better than good chance of actually having an altuvie. They aren't seen too often so cherish it.

yes I do really like this fish he already comes to the top of the tank to take his shrimp from me

 

[Boomer1224]

here are some pics of my serra believed to be an Altuvie

 

[Boomer1224]

they say Altuvies are supposed be really aggressive but this guy is basically hand fed maybe it is because he is only 3.5 inches he does tear up the tetras I put in there but he is no where near a finger chaser do you guys think he will change has he gets bigger?

 

[Yohanon]

they say Altuvies are supposed be really aggressive but this guy is basically hand fed maybe it is because he is only 3.5 inches he does tear up the tetras I put in there but he is no where near a finger chaser do you guys think he will change has he gets bigger?

My irritans finally came out of his shell at about a year old, and 3 1/2" to 4" in length. Juvenal serras are prey in their natural environment, and tend to be a little skittish.