Spotted Silver Dollar -Metynnis lippincottianus 2.5"

Synonyms

Metynnis anisurus, M. dungerni, M. goeldii, M. heinrothi, M. orbicularis, M. roosevelti, M. seitzi, M. snethlagae, Myletes lippincottianus, M. orbicularis

Distribution

Brazil and French Guiana.

Maximum Size

16.5cm (6.5")

Temperature

23-27°C

Water Parameters

Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 5.5-7.5, dH: up to 20 degrees.

Compatibility

Community with no small fish

Lighting

Dim

Sexual Dimorphism

In mature fish, the male will have a slightly longer anal fin which may have a tinge of red colouration to it.

Feeding

Flake, granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods