Black wolf fish help

[Brock11]

First of all I would like to know if this is actually a black since my shop always mislabeles things. He is about 4.5 inches and has a 75 gallon pretty much to himself. I was thinking of adding some tank mates. Maybe something that moves other than feeding time. Any suggestions? View attachment 1155964

 

[Brock11]

What about a red tiger mang. Cichlid?

 

[moe214]

no its a common from the looks of these pictures, maybe another similar looking species but definitely not a black. As for tank mates, a jag can work, but it depends on the specific fish, also if you're looking for activity i don't think he'd be all that active either, maybe tinfoil barbs or balls or SDs for activity. As for tank mates, you can keep just about anything with them that won't become a meal or make the wolf a meal and can take the occasional aggression it may show.

 

[kno4te]

Malabaricus likely. Like moe214 mentioned. Can add arowana(not a jardini), datnoids, larger catfish, bichirs, Rays (if legal), tiger fish, and SD etc.

I wouldn't add a cichlid like a jag. Both fish are aggressive and there will be territory issues.

Will need a bigger tank if getting any more fish and filtration as well.

 

[Brock11]

Could someone show me a picture of a young black just so I know please?

 

[Brock11]

Also I got a message that this was in the inappropriate section and it was moved? Could someone tell me what that means please? I'm very new here.

 

[Brock11]

If it were a different species would it potentially not grow as large? I was told 8-10 inches.

 

[Quason778]

This would be a juvenile Hoplias Curupira (Black Wolffish) pic courtesy of amazing fish (Ray)

 

[Brock11]

Okay, so mainly the black lateral line? Man, what do you guys recommend when buying mislabeled fish? Besides know what your buying!! Some of us only know enough to get ourselves in trouble. Like I knew the common would be way too big song got the "black". Now it's screwed up everything I'm so frustrated. I paid $50 bucks.

 

[moe214]

Only erythrinus grow 8-10 inches Maybe hoplias microlepis, I've read conflicting info and never seen a proven true one though.