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| 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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