So Lap or PBB?

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KabobSoldier

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When I first joined and posted pictures of my bichirs. One of the "Laps" stood out to some as a possible PBB. Now it has chunked up quite a bit and I'm wondering if it can be determined finally. The 7 on the cheek is clear. I know the pattern is still weak because of the light sand but I just haven't been able to find time to change it out. Was in the middle of a water change when I took these pics, so please excuse that.
Thanks in advance!

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Lap.
 
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I've had wild caught lap, cb, and a couple PBB in the same tank to cross reference. My opinion is that Pbb's heads and frame are much larger and elongated. The 7 mark is on other polys too such as endlis. Pbb Markings are usually bolder, horizontal upper, and especially the lower lines run much longer across the body. I attached a pic of mine below.

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I've had wild caught lap, cb, and a couple PBB in the same tank to cross reference. My opinion is that Pbb's heads and frame are much larger and elongated. The 7 mark is on other polys too such as endlis. Pbb Markings are usually bolder, horizontal upper, and especially the lower lines run much longer across the body. I attached a pic of mine below.

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Super nice pbb man
 
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