Blackberry Silver Dollar - Myleus schomburgkii "blackberry"

Common Name: Silver Dollar

Scientific Name: Myloplus rubripinnis

Family: Serrasalmidae

Size: 6–8 inches

Temperament: Peaceful

Difficulty: Easy

Native Region: South America (Amazon River Basin and tributaries)

Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons

Temperature: 74–82°F

pH: 6.0–7.5

Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Decor: Open swimming space, subdued lighting, and hardy plants or artificial plants (they will eat soft vegetation)

• Schooling: Keep in groups of 5 or more for social well-being

• Tankmates: Peaceful, suitable with other large non-aggressive species

• Diet: Primarily herbivorous – provide leafy greens, spirulina flakes, veggie pellets, and blanched vegetables

• Behavior: Active swimmers that prefer mid-to-upper levels of the tank