The Silver Dollar has been a favourite amongst aquarists for many years. Its brilliant silver sheen, shoaling behaviour and peaceful demeanour make it a very popular choice for the larger community aquarium. They should be kept in schools of 4 or more.
The Silver Dollar is fairly hardy once acclimatised but fluctuating water chemistry should be avoided. They can also be susceptible to high Nitrates.
Species – Silver Dollars – Metynnis hypsauchen
Current Size – 2cm
Adult Length – 15cm in captivity
Temperature Range – 24 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.5 – 7.5
Special Requirements - Prefer a mature and stable environment.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They are generally peaceful herbivores. They can be stocked with any other peaceful fish.
Feeding – Herbivore primarily, but will go after most anything you put in the tank. Give them a varied diet of fish food including algae wafers, flake, freeze dried and live foods for optimum health
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.