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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Metynnis hypsauchen |
| Common Name: |
Silver Dollar |
| Note: |
There is some confusing among the species identification,
they can be labeled as Metynnis hypsauchen, Metynnis argenteus
and Mylossoma duriventre. Whatever the species their needs are
basically the same. |
| Size: |
Up to 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon and Paraguay River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Mainly herbivorous, will accept most flake foods,
frozen, live and freeze-dried. Must have vegetable matter as a
primary part of its' diet |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. Will eat any live plants. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 75 - 84°F (24 – 29°C)
pH 6.0-7.0 dH range: 4 - 18 |
| Care: |
Easy, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, keep in schools with other peaceful fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good. |
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