{"product_id":"silver-dollar-metynnis-spp","title":"Silver Dollar (Metynnis spp.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Dollar (Metynnis spp.) - Peaceful Schooling Characin for Larger Aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Dollar (Metynnis spp.) is a disc-shaped, silver-flanked characin named for its striking resemblance to a shimmering coin. Closely related to piranhas but entirely peaceful, it's an active schooling fish that looks its best moving as a group through open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Dollars are hardy, easygoing fish that do best in a group of five or more, where their natural schooling instinct keeps them confident and reduces skittishness. They are strong swimmers that appreciate a long tank with open space to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, approx. 4–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 L minimum, kept in a group of 5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active schooling characin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, open-swimming tank with sturdy plastic or hardy plants (soft live plants will be eaten) suits this active schooling characin best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong, reflecting its active nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard weekly partial water changes with strong filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA herbivore-leaning omnivore that needs plenty of vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched zucchini and spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina-based flake or pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional protein-rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept as a shoal with other robust community fish of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Silver Dollars (group of 5+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust, similarly-sized community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger, peaceful catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":47863501324393,"sku":"PISCES-25015","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":47863501357161,"sku":"PISCES-25023","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/Silver_Dollar_0e069ff3-1b7b-497c-abee-660bffcda8fb.jpg?v=1785897998","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/silver-dollar-metynnis-spp","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}