TETRA – SILVER DOLLAR
Metynnis argenteus
$11.99 – $49.99
Silver Dollars are native to the rio Tapajo drainage in Brazil. A relatively easy fish to care for if the proper environment is provided, Silver dollars have an oval body shape and are silver in color. The species is social, doing best in groups of five or more individuals. An active fish, Silver dollars exploit the middle and top regions of the aquarium making them a good dither fish for shyer species. An adult Silver dollar can grow to approximately 6″.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Live Plant Safe: No
General Description: Silver Dollars are native to the rio Tapajo drainage in Brazil. A relatively easy fish to care for if the proper environment and diet is provided, Silver dollars have an oval body shape and are silver in color. A social species, Silver dollars would do best in groups of five or more individuals. Given their activity level, Silver dollars make good dither fish for shyer species because they utilize the middle and top regions of the aquarium. An adult Silver dollar can grow to approximately 6″.
Diet Requirements: In the wild the Silver dollars are herbivorous, consuming large quantities of live plants which is why they are unsuitable for live planted aquariums. Offer high quality vegetable and Spirulina based foods, algae wafers, and even some hardy, live plants to forage on. Frozen foods, such as brine shrimp and blood worms, can be provided as an occasional treat. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish. Foods that contain excessive levels of protein should be avoided.
Care Requirements: A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Silver dollars. The length of the aquarium is important to consider given the activity level of this species. This fish should not be put into a biologically immature aquarium. Biweekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters reasonable (Nitrates < 30 ppm). Silver dollars require generous decor and cover in order to feel secure, or they are otherwise quite skittish. Silver dollars are compatible with a variety of active medium-sized fishes such as barbs, tetras, and rainbowfish for example. Small fish species could be predated on as Silver dollars mature. Recommended water conditions, 74-82° F, KH 0-10, pH 6.0-7.0.
Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2” to 2”; Medium: 2-1/2” to 3-1/2”; Large: 4” to 5”; XLarge: 6″ or larger.
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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