Fish Species
Silver Dollar
Metynnis hypsauchen
About
A deep-bodied silver South American schooling characin. It is peaceful but grows fairly large and readily eats many aquarium plants, so it needs a spacious tank and a group.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Metynnis hypsauchen
Origin Region
South America
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Herbivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
250L