Species Care
DWARF SPOTTED SILVER DOLLAR
Metynnis maculatus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 10-12 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South America: Amazon basin
Reproduction: Egg-scatterer. Fry initially require very small foods.
Feeding: Omnivorous and herbivorous, accepts most standard foods, relishes vegetable based foods.
Additional Comments: Shoaling fish, best kept in a group. Prefers open swimming space, will eat plants. Males develop a red spot on the breast, females develop a red edged anal fin.
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