Is this a Heniochus diphreutes or acuminatus ??

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by rickz, Oct 10, 2011.

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  1. rickz

    rickz Astrea Snail

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    Hi, I've been waiting around for a Heniochus Diphreutes (supposedly reef safe as opposed to acuminatus) for a while now.

    Finally picked up what I believe is a diphreutes, and is now in QT. It would be an absolute pain in the butt to remove it from my tank if I was wrong and it started eating up my corals. I'm even thinking of dropping a couple zoas into QT to see if it will pick at them.

    I know every fish has it's own tendencies, but was just wondering if any experts here could lend an eye.

    The anal fin seems to be more diphreutes than acuminatus to me. Am I just lying to myself?

    Thanks!
     

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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    It's a diphreutes. The acuminatus also has a longer snout. :)
     
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