Red Hook Silver Dollar

Red Hook Silver Dollars originate from South America, where related Metynnis species are found throughout river systems and tributaries of the Amazon and other major South American drainage basins. They typically inhabit areas with vegetation, submerged roots and plenty of open water for swimming.

Red Hook Silver Dollars are primarily herbivorous/omnivorous, with a strong preference for plant-based foods.

Red Hook Silver Dollars are active schooling fish. They are generally suitable for community aquariums containing other peaceful fish of a similar size.

Because Red Hook Silver Dollars grow relatively large and are active swimmers, they require a large aquarium. 

Good filtration is particularly important when keeping a group of larger Silver Dollars because they can produce a considerable amount of waste.

Red Hook Silver Dollars are not ideal for small aquariums. Their adult size, schooling nature and active swimming behaviour mean they need plenty of space.

They can also be enthusiastic plant eaters, so aquariums containing aquatic plants may experience some damage.

With suitable space, stable water conditions and a varied diet, Red Hook Silver Dollars can make an impressive and long-lived addition to a large freshwater aquarium.