Spotted Silver Dollar – Metynnis Lippincottianus – Tropical ... | 水產百科網

Commonname:SpottedSilverDollar·Scientificname:MetynnisLippincottianus·AverageAdultFishSize:5inches/12cm·PlaceofOrigin:·TypicalTanksetup:​ ...

Common name: Spotted Silver Dollar

Scientific name: Metynnis Lippincottianus

Average Adult Fish Size: 5 inches / 12 cm

Place of Origin: Native to northern parts of the Brazilian Amazon as well as a handful of rivers in French Guiana.

Typical Tank setup: Inhabits densely planted river tributaries in the wild. The difficulty in replicating this in captivity is that the species is an avid plant-eater! Hardy plants should be chose but will still need to be replaced regularly. Artificial plants could be used as an alternative as some of the fabric and silk-type plants that are now available make convincing fakes. Metynnis can be nervous fish, so dim lighting and areas of refuge will boost their confidence. Inhabits areas of rapid water in the wild, so will enjoy a decent waterflow in the aquarium.

Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 55 gallon / 240 litre

Compatibility: Best kept in groups of at least five fish. Generally peaceful community fi...