Black Piranha rescue

[Jdruga1027]

Rescued this guy 2 weeks ago at local store in a small tank , fins ripped and looking like previous owner definitely kept him with other piranhas. Healing nice, finally ate but still a little skittish. Around 9-10 with nice dark color and red eyes coming out. Not sure what type of Rhom he is, so any help works.

 

[tlindsey]

Rescued this guy 2 weeks ago at local store in a small tank , fins ripped and looking like previous owner definitely kept him with other piranhas. Healing nice, finally ate but still a little skittish. Around 9-10 with nice dark color and red eyes coming out. Not sure what type of Rhom he is, so any help works.

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I know it's a Black Rhom but don't know the location it was collected from. Great save with pristine water conditions it should heal nicely. The Serrasalmus Rhombeus is a single specie but there are species that look similar.

 

[HUKIT]

He looks like he’s suffering a severe case of HLLE.

 

[tlindsey]

I know it's a Black Rhom but don't know the location it was collected from. Great save with pristine water conditions it should heal nicely. The Serrasalmus Rhombeus is a single specie but there are species that look similar.

They also may give the rhombeus different names from where they were collected.

 

[Jdruga1027]

He looks like he’s suffering a severe case of HLLE.

Ya unfortunately, not sure what the prior owner put this fish through