Red Hook Silver Dollar

RED HOOK SILVER DOLLAR

Myloplus rubripinnis

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Amazon and Orinoco River Basins

Adult Size: 10″–12″+

Temperament: Peaceful / Active

Care Level: ⭐ Moderate

Tank Level: Middle / Top

🍽 DIET

Omnivore / Primarily Herbivorous

Accepts: Spirulina flakes, vegetable-based pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach, zucchini, peas, quality pellets, and occasional shrimp or other protein-rich foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Suitable for spacious community aquariums with peaceful to moderately assertive fish of a similar size. Keep in a group of at least 5–6 to reduce stress. Avoid small fish, delicate long-finned species, and aggressive tankmates.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 5.5–7.5

Temperature: 75–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A large, reflective schooling fish featuring a brilliant silver body and a dramatic red, hook-shaped anal fin. Mature males develop the most intense fin coloration.

📝 CARE NOTES

Requires a very large aquarium with substantial open swimming space, strong filtration, and regular water changes. Most live plants will be eaten, so use durable or artificial plants if needed. Provide a vegetable-rich diet and use a secure lid because startled Silver Dollars can jump.

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