{"product_id":"spotted-silver-dollar","title":"Spotted Silver Dollar","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eThe Spotted Silver Dollar (\u003cem data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eMetynnis lippincottianus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, peaceful freshwater fish recognised for its round, silver body patterned with dark spots. Active and social by nature, Silver Dollars are best kept in groups where they display confident schooling behaviour and constant movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"575\"\u003eTheir calm temperament makes them suitable for large community aquariums with similarly sized tank mates. Due to their size and appetite, Spotted Silver Dollars require spacious tanks and robust filtration to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"934\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–18 cm (6–7 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright silver body with dark spotted markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc-shaped, laterally compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eFemales are typically rounder when mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eMales may develop slight fin extensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to upper water levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003eSchooling Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should be kept in groups of 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active swimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eOther Silver Dollars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eLarge peaceful tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003ePeaceful cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003eCatfish and plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eSmall fish (may be eaten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003eAggressive or territorial species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eDelicate plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003eBreeding Information\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eSoft to neutral water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eOpen swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breeding is uncommon in home aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eKnown plant eaters — live plants may be damaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eRequires strong filtration due to size and feeding habits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eEasily startled without adequate schooling numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003eNeeds ample swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2492\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2192\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or smooth gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003ca title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\"\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquascaping-rocks\" title=\"Aquascaping Rocks\"\u003eRocks\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2853\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2812\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2881\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3140\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2899\" data-start=\"2885\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Omnivore with strong herbivorous tendency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2913\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3032\" data-start=\"2985\"\u003eF\u003ca title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3037\"\u003eOccasional vegetables (spinach, zucchini)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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