Silver Dollar Care Guide
Metynnis argenteus
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Bioload Score
3600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily vegetarian diet with a mix of high-quality flakes, pellets, and fresh vegetables
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish such as tetras, barbs, rasboras, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Silver Dollar fish are known to be jumpers, so it's important to have a securely fitted lid or hood on the aquarium. They are also herbivores, so provide them with a varied diet that includes plant matter to ensure their nutritional needs are met.
Gender Differences
Males are usually slimmer and have more elongated anal and dorsal fins
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