Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for some of the most common species, Myloplus rubripinnis the Red Hook Silver Dollar

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Red Hook Silver Dollar

Family:	Characidae
Species:	Myloplus rubripinnis
Common Name:	Red Hook Silver Dollar
Size:	Up to 8 in (20 cm)
Min Tank Size:	75 gallons or larger for schools.
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diet:	Herbivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen and freeze-dried. Vegetables must be a part of their diet
Behavior:	Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Water:	Water Chemistry not critical, 73 - 81°F (23 – 27°C) pH 5.0-7.0 dH range: 4 - 15
Care:	Easy, keep in schools. May eat aquarium plants.
Communities:	Excellent, keep in schools with other larger peaceful fish.
Suitability:	Good.
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