Species Profile
Silver Dollar
Metynnis argenteus
Characinspeaceful
Adult size
6″
Minimum tank
75 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
5–7
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie, blanched greens
Notes
Big peaceful schooling characin. Will mow down soft plants — best with artificial plants or hardy ones like anubias.
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