Looking for help with an ID! I've read every thread and post imaginable on the difference between younger Hydrocynus species, and I'd still like some opinions.
Boss man came across some "African Goliath Tiger Fish" listed on his wholesale spread sheet ~ so he ordered a group of three. However, as I've read plenty about, many ATF species tend to get mixed up at the wholesaler. The two look phenomenal, definitely a noticeable size difference, but they seem to be doing well. (Brevis?) Very aggressive, but I have no idea which species I'm looking at!
The third however seems different. (Goliath?) Much more silver in color, and the tail is more red in person when compared to the other two. It has been separated from the group, as ON ARRIVAL it had been in bad condition with multiple abrasions on its side. Within 48 hours it became infected, and is currently under treatment. Despite its current circumstance it seems active, but definitely much less aggressive than the other two. I don't know if this is just due to current health or personality, as when they were all together it would stray away from the other two and stay more hidden.
Hoping someone can help shed some light on this for me! My experience with ATF is very little, so it would be nice to hear someone else's opinion on the matter.
Boss man came across some "African Goliath Tiger Fish" listed on his wholesale spread sheet ~ so he ordered a group of three. However, as I've read plenty about, many ATF species tend to get mixed up at the wholesaler. The two look phenomenal, definitely a noticeable size difference, but they seem to be doing well. (Brevis?) Very aggressive, but I have no idea which species I'm looking at!
The third however seems different. (Goliath?) Much more silver in color, and the tail is more red in person when compared to the other two. It has been separated from the group, as ON ARRIVAL it had been in bad condition with multiple abrasions on its side. Within 48 hours it became infected, and is currently under treatment. Despite its current circumstance it seems active, but definitely much less aggressive than the other two. I don't know if this is just due to current health or personality, as when they were all together it would stray away from the other two and stay more hidden.
Hoping someone can help shed some light on this for me! My experience with ATF is very little, so it would be nice to hear someone else's opinion on the matter.
