Possible Aro rescue with Barbel damage

If this really is a "rescue" then take him for what he is. I would enjoy him and let the rest take care of itself.
If you are looking for a show fish, buy one.

can't really see the damage in the pic's but i'd say it's probably just from rubbing against the glass if he was being held in such a small tank. And if that's the case it'll heal, unless he's rubbed down to the bone or something i doubt it'll even scar.

I have to say for a "rescue" he looks ot be in very good shape. I dont see that many big healthy looking aro's, those few who make it to a decent size are normally obeasly fat with horrible drop eye.

Good find!

So buying a fish is a rescue? IMO $120 for that silver is ridiculous. Buying this aro at that price just encourages the seller to buy another to sell for profit in a year.

Bderick67 said:

So buying a fish is a rescue? IMO $120 for that silver is ridiculous. Buying this aro at that price just encourages the seller to buy another to sell for profit in a year.

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Agreed.

Sent from my tank!

as long as the the barbells are still there I would not worry about it, if they were missing completely I would say don't buy it because if there is not at least a nub the chances of having a show fish is not likely, $120.00 bucks is not a bad price for one that big