Silver Dollar – Large

Silver Dollar (Metynnis sp.) in large size. A large, active schooling characin that needs substantial swimming room and a group of its own kind.

• Care level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish
• Maximum size: About 6 inches
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Schooling: Best kept in groups of 5 or more
• Plant safe: No — may eat or damage live plants
• Diet: Omnivore with a strong herbivorous component
• Tank compatibility: Peaceful medium-to-large community fish that will not fit in its mouth

Representative livestock: “Silver Dollar” is used for several closely related Metynnis species; exact markings and size can vary.

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