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Scientific Name |
Metynnis hypsauchen, Metynnis argenteus |
| Type |
Characoids |
Family |
Characidae |
Subfamily |
Serrasalminae |
Other Names |
Tetra Silver Dollar, Metynnis, Silver Pacu |
Minimum Tank Size |
20 gallon |
Tank Level |
Middle |
Care |
Easy |
Behavior |
Peaceful, shy, need to be kept in schools, likes a quiet room. Must have a lid or they my leap our if they get startled. |
| Compatibility |
Other peaceful fish |
Life span |
5- 10 years |
Size |
Up to 8 inches (20 cm) |
Aquarium |
Loves planted aquaria, may eat the plants. Prefers to school, should be kept with at least 4 others of the same kind. |
Water chemistry |
Freshwater |
pH |
5.0 - 7.0, prefers around neutral |
Hardness |
up to 15 dGH |
Temperature |
76° - 83° F (24-28 C) |
Feeding |
Herbivorous (eats plants), some commercial formulations accepted. |
Sexing |
Male's anal fin have a small amount of red |
Breeding |
Egglayer
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Origin |
South America, Guyana, Amazon east of the Rio Negro |
Extras |
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