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Silver Dollar/Metynnis hypsauchen
These are a large fish, that require a group of fish to be healthy, so in turn you need a large tank to keep these fish in. There are a generally peaceful fish that grow up to be 7 inches in length, but have been known to grow up to 11 or 12 inches(this is pretty rare). They are shaped like a silver disk and the males can have a little bit of red on their fins.
When eating they can get quite vicious so it is very interesting to watch, and they will eat most anything that you can give them. These fish are a great flashy tank mate for large tanks, and are compatible with a lot of other tropical fish that they cannot eat.
These fish frighten easily so you should provide hiding places, and avoid putting sharp things in the tank so they do not hurt themselves in trying to escape.
They also do not like it when you water quality fluctuates, so be careful and keep your tanks clean, so that these fish can remain happy and healthy. These fish look best when in good care.
To breed, you just need to keep the fish happy, and they will lay their eggs on a broad flat surface. The parents may eat the eggs.
Care Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners and quite hardy once acclimated.
Size : 6 - 7 inches (15 - 18 cm)
pH : 6 - 7.5
Temperature : 75°F - 82°F (24°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 8° to 15° dH,
Life span : 5 - 10 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Temperament / Behavior : They are generally peaceful. It is best to keep them in small schools of 4 or more. They may become scared easily if not kept in schools.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Breeding them is not very difficult. They prefer broad leaves to lay their eggs on.
Tank Size : 40 gallon or larger.
Compatible Tank Mates : Many, due to their peaceful nature.
Diet / Fish Food : Herbivore primarily, but will go after most anything you put in the tank. Give them a varied diet of fish food including algae wafers, flake, freeze dried and live foods for optimum health.
Tank Region : Mostly in the middle
Gender : The male's anal fin will have a small amount of red on it.
Silver Dollar/Metynnis hypsauchen
These are a large fish, that require a group of fish to be healthy, so in turn you need a large tank to keep these fish in. There are a generally peaceful fish that grow up to be 7 inches in length, but have been known to grow up to 11 or 12 inches(this is pretty rare). They are shaped like a silver disk and the males can have a little bit of red on their fins.
When eating they can get quite vicious so it is very interesting to watch, and they will eat most anything that you can give them. These fish are a great flashy tank mate for large tanks, and are compatible with a lot of other tropical fish that they cannot eat.
These fish frighten easily so you should provide hiding places, and avoid putting sharp things in the tank so they do not hurt themselves in trying to escape.
They also do not like it when you water quality fluctuates, so be careful and keep your tanks clean, so that these fish can remain happy and healthy. These fish look best when in good care.
To breed, you just need to keep the fish happy, and they will lay their eggs on a broad flat surface. The parents may eat the eggs.
Care Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners and quite hardy once acclimated.
Size : 6 - 7 inches (15 - 18 cm)
pH : 6 - 7.5
Temperature : 75°F - 82°F (24°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 8° to 15° dH,
Life span : 5 - 10 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Temperament / Behavior : They are generally peaceful. It is best to keep them in small schools of 4 or more. They may become scared easily if not kept in schools.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Breeding them is not very difficult. They prefer broad leaves to lay their eggs on.
Tank Size : 40 gallon or larger.
Compatible Tank Mates : Many, due to their peaceful nature.
Diet / Fish Food : Herbivore primarily, but will go after most anything you put in the tank. Give them a varied diet of fish food including algae wafers, flake, freeze dried and live foods for optimum health.
Tank Region : Mostly in the middle
Gender : The male's anal fin will have a small amount of red on it.
