Spotted Silver Dollar

Spotted Silver Dollars are predominantly herbivores and should be fed a diet rich in plant-based foods such as blanched zucchini, spinach, romaine lettuce, spirulina flakes, and herbivore pellets. They will also accept high-quality flake foods and occasional fruit pieces as treats. Feed 2-3 times daily in amounts they can consume within a few minutes, and avoid keeping them with prized live plants as they will eat most soft-leaved species.

Spotted Silver Dollars are active, schooling fish that feel most secure and display their best behavior when kept in groups of five or more. They are generally peaceful toward similarly sized tankmates but may nip at the fins of slow-moving or long-finned fish. They tend to be somewhat skittish and appreciate a well-planted tank with open swimming areas, though artificial or robust plants are recommended given their herbivorous nature.

Breeding Spotted Silver Dollars in captivity is achievable but requires a large, dedicated breeding tank with soft, acidic water and dim lighting. They are egg scatterers, releasing hundreds of eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops, after which the parents should be removed to prevent egg predation. The eggs typically hatch within 3 days, and the fry are initially fed infusoria or finely crushed spirulina before transitioning to baby brine shrimp.