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Silver Dollar (Metynnis argenteus)

Silver Dollar

Metynnis argenteus

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Peaceful and striking in a school, but will eat almost any plant. Use tough epiphytes, or plan a mostly hardscape tank.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
75 gal
Keep them in groups of
5+
Temperature
75–82 °F
pH · hardness
5.5–7.5 · 4–18 dGH
Food
Herbivore: vegetables, spirulina pellets; eats most plants
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

Anubias BarteriAfrican Water FernRed Tiger LotusTemple PlantAnubias NanaWater Wisteria

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.