Confused armatus or tatuia

[arowana666]

I bought it as a armatus spec. But now i am getting confused. Please tel me how do tel the diferents.
I now that the red coler is not determining.


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[chefwill]

If it has a red spot on the caudal fin its an armatus, can't tell if it has it by the pics.how big? How much did you pay?

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[arowana666]

I payd 150€ for 20 cm
190$ fore 9 inch


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[chefwill]

Price is about right for armatus, how about the red spot?

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[arowana666]

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[arowana666]

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[arowana666]

Maybe these are better?


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[arowana666]

He has a red spot on the adipose fin


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[chefwill]

Hard to tell using my cell phone here's a great thread link to help you identify.

http://monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=

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[characinator]

You can look at the adipose fin and tail colors, humeral and body shape. At that size it's pretty clear. But it's when they are juvies (1-3") is when it's very difficult. Last year I spotted quite a few tats being passed of and sold as armatus. Others will surely chime in and give you the confidence you need, since you've already been told what it is. I have both armatus and tats available for sale right now, but I won't ship to NL, unless you ship me back something in return (joking of course).