We've got in one of the ultimate "monster fish" in the fish hobby!  The Goliath African Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus goliath) is one of the most vicious predatory fish out there and will eat just about anything it can overpower (including fish close to its own size).  There have even been cases of these fish attacking humans that are swimming in their habitat (mistaken them for a very large fish).

Originating from the Congo River Basin and Lake Tanganyika, many anglers have labeled this fish as the "greatest freshwater game fish in the world."

The temperature of the tank should be around 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit and the pH of between 6.5 - 7.5.  Good filtration is a must!  Put in some driftwood and plants as a way to mimic this fish's natural habitat, along with providing some hiding space.

If you plan on keeping this fish, be prepared to house them as they are known to grow to very enormous sizes in the wild (more than 4 feet and over 100 lbs).  We'd recommend having a tank of at least 1000 gallons in the future if you are going to commit in keeping this fish.

We hope this helps you in deciding whether or not this fish is a good fit for your fish keeping needs!

Happy Fish Keeping,

Roger Ma
Pet Zone Tropical Fish