Hardbelly Silver Dollar (Mylossoma duriventre)
Fish in the family Serrasalmidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameMylossoma duriventre
FamilySerrasalmidae
Also known asMylossoma, Pacu-Mole, Silver Mylossoma
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietherbivore
Adult size10 in
Minimum tank size125 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 4-18 dGH
Appearance
Deep, strongly compressed silver body with a sharply keeled belly.
Difficulty and care for the Hardbelly Silver Dollar
Moderate
Origin and habitat
South America (Amazon and Paraná basins)
Keeper notes
Peaceful but large and fast; eats plants and needs the company of its own kind.
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