Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Silver dollar |
| 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: | 24-28oC (75-82oF) |
| 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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