🐟 Blackberry Silver Dollar – (Myleus schomburgkii ‘blackberry’)
The Blackberry Silver Dollar is a captivating variant of the classic Silver Dollar fish, admired for its unique dark, blackberry-hued coloration over a rounded, laterally compressed body. Native to South American river basins, this peaceful schooling fish is a popular choice for large community tanks with plenty of swimming space and plant cover.
🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons
🌊 Prefers warm, soft, slightly acidic to neutral freshwater with moderate water flow
🪵 Provide open swimming areas with dense plants for shelter and grazing
🍤 Herbivorous/Omnivorous — feeds on algae, plants, flakes, and occasional protein-rich foods
🐟 Benefits from a varied diet including leafy greens and quality pellets
🐠 Peaceful and schooling
🚫 Best kept in groups of 6 or more with other peaceful species
🌡️ Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)
💧 pH: 6.0–7.5
📏 Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
⚠️ Sensitive to poor water quality; requires regular maintenance
🌿 Enjoys well-planted tanks with stable conditions
🔖 Scientific Name | Myleus schomburgkii ‘blackberry’ |
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🐟 Common Name | Blackberry Silver Dollar |
🌎 Origin | South America |
📏 Size | Up to 6 inches (15 cm) |
🌡️ Temperature | 74–82°F (23–28°C) |
💧 pH Range | 6.0–7.5 |
🐟 Temperament | Peaceful, schooling |
🏠 Tank Size | 75+ gallons |
🍽️ Diet | Herbivore/Omnivore |
💡 The Blackberry Silver Dollar is a beautiful and peaceful schooling fish, perfect for large community tanks with plenty of swimming room and plant cover.