Silver Dollar - 6cm (Metynnis argenteus) (Live Fish)

Silver Dollars have shiny, rounded, laterally compressed silver bodies with translucent fins and a distinctive deep-bodied shape.

Common names: Silver Dollar, Silver Dollar Fish
Scientific name: Metynnis argenteus
Approximate size: Up to 15–18 cm (6–7 in), depending on species
Temperament: Peaceful and active; best kept in groups of 5 or more
Recommended tank size: 200 L (53 US gal) or larger
Diet: Primarily herbivorous; algae, spirulina, vegetable-based foods, and blanched vegetables. They may also accept some high-quality flakes and pellets.
Origin: South America, including the Amazon and Paraná river basins
Basic care information: Keep in clean, well-oxygenated freshwater around 24–28°C (75–82°F) with a pH of approximately 6.0–7.5. Provide plenty of swimming space, plants, driftwood, and open areas. Silver Dollars are active schooling fish and can grow fairly large, so a spacious aquarium is important. They may eat or damage soft-leaved aquarium plants.