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Red Hook Silver Dollar

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Red Hook Silver Dollar

Red Hook Silver Dollar

Scientific Name:

Myleus rubripinnis rubripinnis
Other Names: Redhook
Family: Serrasalmidae
Origin: Gyuana, Amazon
Adult Size: 4 inches (10 cm)
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 10+ years
Tank Level: Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, will eat plants
Breeding: Egglayer - never bred in captivty
Care: Difficult
pH: 5.0 - 7.0
Hardness: up to 15 dGH
Temperature: 73-81 F (23-27 C)

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