Spotted Silver Dollar 4cm

The Spotted Silver Dollar (Metynnis lippincottianus) is a striking and active schooling fish from the rivers of South America, closely related to the piranha but entirely herbivorous in nature. Its deep, laterally compressed silver body is adorned with small dark spots scattered across the flanks, giving it a distinctive and attractive appearance. At 4cm, these are young juveniles with plenty of growing to do — a rewarding species to raise on and watch develop into impressive, disc-shaped adults that school gracefully in large aquariums.

Care Guide

• Tank Size: Minimum 200L; best kept in schools of 5 or more
• Water Parameters: pH 5.5–7.5 | Temp 24–28°C | Soft to moderately hard water; slightly acidic preferred
• Diet: Herbivorous — quality vegetable-based flake and pellet food; supplement with blanched spinach, zucchini, lettuce, and spirulina; will consume live plants
• Temperament: Peaceful; excellent community fish with similarly sized species — avoid keeping with live plants as they will be eaten
• Tank Setup: Spacious aquarium with driftwood and robust or artificial plants; open swimming space essential for schooling behaviour
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Max Size: 15–18cm