Blue Hook Silver Dollar (Myloplus cf. schomburgkii)

Remarks: Blue Hook or Wide Bar Silver Dollars tend to eat plants in aquaria, so plastic plants or hardy plants like Java Fern or Anubias should be used. These fish have light blue bodies with a thick black bar that connects the base of the dorsal tin to the start of the anal fin. Instead of the orange anal fin that is found in true M. schomburgkii, these fish have a light blue iridescent anal fin. They may exhibit orange cheeks as well. Scientific Name: Myloplus cf. schomburgkii Common Name: Blue Hook Silver Dollar Max Size: 7" pH: 5.0-8.0 Hardness: Soft Temperature: 70-82° Aggressiveness: Peaceful Region of Origin: South America Captive Bred or Wild: Wild Diet: Primarily vegetarian. Compatibility: Large tetras, peaceful cichlids, catfish. Tank Mate Options: Red Shoulder Severum Geophagus steindachneri L204 Flash Pleco *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other