fish buddies?

Welcome.

well, then it should be "Welcome Lurker"

They prefer to have the company of other individuals of their own kind, but also interact positively with other species.

Silver Dollars Species: Key Points, Tips & Tricks -

Silver Dollars are quick fish that need their space.
They reach their maximum size of 6".
There are well over a dozen species of Silver Dollars.
They can be are very shy. Be sure to provide a few places for them to hide.
As they mature they grow spots, don't get to concerned this is not a disease, it's normal.

Silver Dollars Species: DO'S -

Keep the light levels low; Silver Dollars frighten easy and are generally shy fish.
They are a schooling fish by nature, Keep at least 6 or more of them. They like company.

Silver Dollars Species: DONT'S -

Never get only one silver dollar, as they need the company of their own species to be happy.
They eat live plants, advisable to use plastic plants, or very sturdy live plants.

corydoras would be good tankmates.

rainbow fish like bosemani would be also.

To answer your other question, for 6 Silver Dollars I would think you would need at least a 50Gallon tank. Just my personal opinion though, others may disagree.

compatibility chart

hopefully this might help!! good luck!!!




silver dollars are really pretty, too. good choice!!!

IMO that chart is not a very good refrence. A 55 gallon would be a good size tank for 6 silver dollars. I would like to add to bigguppys response and add that sharp objects should be avoided as well. They school and move fast and can swim erratic when spooked and can do damage easily to themselves. Also if you have a glass heater be sure to place it somewhere safe.

new chart????

how about this???



Is this a ood reference or do I need to keep lookin?