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Moderate to advanced
Spotted Silver Dollar (Metynnis maculatus)
24–28°C · pH 6–7.2
£10.67£11.99
A smaller Metynnis silver dollar for peaceful shoals in mature South American-style aquariums. Moderate care, peaceful. 24-28C, pH 6.0-7.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Metynnis fasciatus
Striped Silver Dollar are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour. Larger shoals stay calmer, eat better, and look stunning.
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A smaller Metynnis silver dollar for peaceful shoals in mature South American-style aquariums. Moderate care, peaceful. 24-28C, pH 6.0-7.5.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
24–28°C · pH 6–7.2
18–27°C · pH 6–7.5 · 100L
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
23–27°C · pH 7.4–8.4 · 1000L
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Striped Silver Dollar is listed here as Metynnis fasciatus, the supplier species for this 3-4 cm Petra SKU. The listing is now specific to M. fasciatus rather than generic large silver-dollar care.
Keep in a group in a mature aquarium with open swimming space, subdued cover, clean water and a secure lid. Offer vegetable-rich foods alongside quality prepared diets.
A peaceful shoaling fish for calm community aquariums with similarly sized companions. Avoid tiny fry, aggressive cichlids and soft delicate plants that may be nibbled.
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