{"product_id":"silver-dollar-fish-metynnis-argenteus-4-cm","title":"Silver Dollar fish (Metynnis argenteus) - 4 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Dollar fish (Metynnis argenteus) is a highly popular, shimmering, coin-shaped freshwater fish native to the river basins of South America. Despite being close relatives of the aggressive piranha, Silver Dollars are remarkably peaceful, hardy, and social schooling fish that make excellent additions to large community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Requirements \u0026amp; SetupTank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Minimum 75 gallons for a school of 5 to 6 fish. They need a long tank (at least 4 to 6 feet) because they are incredibly fast, active swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Plants: Use plastic or silk plants. Silver Dollars are strict herbivores and will rapidly shred and eat almost any live plants in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurity: A tight-fitting lid is mandatory. These fish are easily startled and are notorious high-jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Dollars are primary herbivores. Their diet should be rich in plant matter to prevent malnutrition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial food: Spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets, and algae wafers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh greens: Blanched zucchini, cucumber, spinach, and lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProteins: Occasional treats of brine shrimp or bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they grow up to 6 inches in diameter and are very peaceful, they should not be housed with tiny fish like neon tetras, which might accidentally be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-to-large Central\/South American Cichlids (like Oscar fish, Severums, and Blue Dempseys)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge catfish species and Plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClown Loaches and Bala Sharks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53416323645737,"sku":null,"price":12.25,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Untitled-design_20260810_035440_0000.png?v=1786319709","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/silver-dollar-fish-metynnis-argenteus-4-cm","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}