Silver dollar

Common name Silver dollar Picture of Silver Dollars
Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
Scientific name Metynnis hypsauchen

Synonyms Metynnis calichromus

Size 6" (15cm)

Origin South America

Tank setup Large tank (4ft/120cm and at least 18"/45cm high) with plenty of open swimming space. Live plants are likely to be eaten, so tough varieties or artificial plants are recommended.

Compatibility Larger community fish.

Temperature 24-28^oC (75-82^oF)

Water chemistry Not too critical but soft, slightly acidic preferred.

Feeding Accepts most foods, but diet should be mainly vegetable matter

Sexing The anal fin of the male is slightly longer, with more colour.

Breeding Eggs are layed amongst clumps of plants.

Comments Metynnis argenteus is very similar to this species, and there are many other species often referred to under the general banner of "Silver Dollar".

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Common name	Silver dollar	Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics `© Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Metynnis hypsauchen
Synonyms	Metynnis calichromus
Size	6" (15cm)
Origin	South America
Tank setup	Large tank (4ft/120cm and at least 18"/45cm high) with plenty of open swimming space. Live plants are likely to be eaten, so tough varieties or artificial plants are recommended.
Compatibility	Larger community fish.
Temperature	24-28^oC (75-82^oF)
Water chemistry	Not too critical but soft, slightly acidic preferred.
Feeding	Accepts most foods, but diet should be mainly vegetable matter
Sexing	The anal fin of the male is slightly longer, with more colour.
Breeding	Eggs are layed amongst clumps of plants.
Comments	Metynnis argenteus is very similar to this species, and there are many other species often referred to under the general banner of "Silver Dollar".