Pacific Hippo vs. African Hippo

[knockout]

Besides the obvious yellow belly of the African are there any other differences, specifically temperament and Ick magnetism.

[REEF-n-Chicago]

I have heard that the Africans are hardier but not by much :)
They both require QT and are ich prone!

[tcmfish]

I believe the yellow bellies are more prone to eat zoas.

[REEF-n-Chicago]

never heard that.... could be though
anyone else :)

[SDguy]

Don't the yellow bellies also eventually get the reddish dorsal fin, like in that famous Burgess Atlas cover shot?

If you're looking for opinions, I think the yellow bellies just make the fish look pale and unhealthy :o But that's only if you're looking for opinions :D :D

[xxtriggermanxx]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13845484#post13845484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tcmfish
I believe the yellow bellies are more prone to eat zoas.

my plain one ate my wells brain. I think they are all hit or miss on that charge.

[knockout]

great so far, keep them coming, my only experience is with the Pacific Hippo and he took out half of my livestock due to an ick infestation!

[REEF-n-Chicago]

They do look a little "washed out" but the red dorsal fin is awesome!!!

Another opinion! :) LOL

[Goodwood]

I have had both. When the African outgrew my 90 I gave him to my LFS where he lived in a 400 gallon for about year until he started eating LPS. I have seen some LARGE African ones and they look spectacular.

[JackJack7]

they are about the same imo

[knockout]

AHT is ahead but not by much cmon more