Myleus rubripinnis
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Common Names:
| Red Hook
Silver Dollar |
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Synonyms:
| Myletes rubripinnis |
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Distribution:
| America South; Amazon River, South America |
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Main Ecosystem:
| River; River |
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Temperament:
| Schooling; Peaceful, schooling.
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Diet:
| Herbivore; Herbivore
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Care:
| Feed vegetable based pellets. A large tank with some hardy surface vegetation is required. Other plants will be eaten. Peat filtered water is recommended for maximum growth.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 30cm
(11.8")
Female: 30cm
(11.8")
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Water Region:
| Middle; Middle |
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Activity:
| Diurnal; Diurnal |
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Gender:
| Not possible to determine by external features.
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Breeding:
| Not possible in an aquarium.
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Comments:
| Closely related to the Silver Dollar. Maximum size will only be attained in a very large aquarium.
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Main Colours:
| Silver,
Red |
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