Description
Remarks: Blackberry 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 distinct blueish-black blotch that covers most of their body. They have orange anal fins and they may exhibit orange cheeks as well.
Scientific Name: Myloplus cf. schomburgkii
Common Name: Blackberry Silver Dollar
Max Size: 6″
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: South America
Diet: Primarily vegetarian.
Compatibility: Large tetras, peaceful cichlids, catfish.
Tank Mate Options:
Red Shoulder Severum
Geophagus steindachneri
L398 Pleco
