Black Bar Silver Dollar Fish

The Black Bar Silver Dollar (Myleus schomburgkii) is a larger tetra species that has only recently been bred in captivity. This omnivorous species eats a great deal of vegetable matter and it is a very active schooling fish that makes for a great display fish in larger aquaria. They are peaceful and make good tankmates for most fish.

The Thin Bar Schomburgkii Silver Dollar is a South American species closely related to both Piranha and Pacu, and are native to same South American rivers, streams and tributaries.