Native - Spotted Silver Dollar 7cm Show

Silver dollar fish care is a fairly simple process that won’t take a ton of time, or cause you a bunch of headaches. These fish are relatively low-maintenance and will live for a long time if you hold up your end of the bargain.

They’re also great for community tanks. The list of possible silver dollar fish tank mates is quite long!

Silver dollar fish are also used to a variety of hiding spots in their natural habitat other than plants. Rocks and driftwood are scattered throughout the water they live in.

They eat mostly plants and are known for their ability to devour any plant in their path. In fact, one of their nicknames is the “plant piranha!” This is worth noting because it will impact how you decorate and fill your tank when it comes to plant life.

The typical silver dollar fish lifespan is roughly ten years. However, it’s not that uncommon for them to exceed this by a year if they have good genetics and receive optimal care.

Tank Size

A 75-gallon tank should be plenty for your silver dollar fish. This is assuming a 5 fish minimum for your tank. These are schooling fish that do much better in a group than alone, so we don’t recommend including less for the sake of saving space.

You’ll want to have a long tank for your adult silver dollar fish because they are active fish that like to swim. This will give them some distance to cover without feeling cramped.

 Two great options are java moss and hornwort. These will provide them with a familiar and comfortable atmosphere, but not tempt their appetite.

An ample amount of driftwood and rocks will also be useful. Even though the silver dollar fish spend most of their time in the upper half of the tank, they will still appreciate having places to hide.

A gravel substrate is ideal since it will perfectly mimic the river beds in their natural habitat. Dark gravel is preferable.

Water Parameters

Maintaining the right water parameters is crucial when it comes to silver dollar fish care. Despite their hardy nature, they can get into trouble if parameters shift too much.

• Water temperature: 75°F to 82°F
• pH levels: 5-7
• Water hardness: 4-18 dGH – most experienced aquarists prefer somewhere in the 8 to 15 range.
  
  

Food & Diet

The diet of silver dollar fish can be a little confusing at first. While these fish are technically omnivores, they spend most of their time scarfing down plant life.

You have plenty of options when it comes to their preferred source of plant-based foods. Some of our favorites are:

• Algae wafers
• Plant-based flakes
• Cucumbers
• Peas
• Lettuce
• Other leafy greens
• Seaweed

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