Hydrocynus ID please

[sunnysjourney]

I count 2 rows of scales between the LL and the pelvic fin. I say FATF.

 

[monsterkeeper87]

I have no idea! it’s a beautiful tiger whatever it is so I’m happy enough with that lol the little f****r has already made a snack out of my smallest bass though so we’re not friends atm!

 

[Dovii kid]

I have no idea! it’s a beautiful tiger whatever it is so I’m happy enough with that lol the little f****r has already made a snack out of my smallest bass though so we’re not friends atm!

I agree. Nice tiger you have. I’ve been wanting to pick up a fatf or vatf myself. Keep the updates coming.

 

[monsterkeeper87]

A few more pics incase anyone’s still trying to ID him. Sorry for the dirty glass

 

[Bonytang]

Cool tail on 1st pic. Guessing it's FATF // Forskahlii Tigerfish

 

[Chicxulub]

100% fatf. No doubts.

 

[Bonytang]

i like this kind + also those w/ red tail. always wanted to keep one.

 

[RfishAmazon]

hi, I’ve been out of the hobby for a while but I’m finally back and finally managed to find another tiger fish I am useless at telling the difference beteween anything other than the Goliath so I’m going to ask you experts! It was sold as a Goliath but I told them there’s no way that’s what they are... here’s a couple of rubbish pics that I can get for now

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not goliath, friend avaialble salminus hilari, colombia. nice to meet

 

[monsterkeeper87]

Not sure if I should sell it or not as it doesn’t fit in with my future plans it will be a shame but the max size of around 10” it will be a snack for some of the other fish I plan on getting...

 

[sunnysjourney]

Not sure if I should sell it or not as it doesn’t fit in with my future plans it will be a shame but the max size of around 10” it will be a snack for some of the other fish I plan on getting...

I had a FATF that was a little under 12", a friend of mine had one that passed at 14". And they are super aggressive and bold. My FATF blinded 1 tat, killed 2 datnoids and a couple of silver dollars. What they lack in size they make up for in speed and ferocity.