Blue Hook Silver Dollar - Myleus schomburgkii
Overview
Enhance your aquarium with the stunning Blue Hook Silver Dollar, scientifically known as Myleus schomburgkii. This striking fish is renowned for its shimmering silver body adorned with a distinctive blue hue and an elegant hook-shaped dorsal fin. Its graceful movements and eye-catching appearance make it an exceptional addition to any aquatic environment.
Features
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Scientific Name: Myleus schomburgkii
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Common Name: Blue Hook Silver Dollar
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Appearance: Shimmering silver body with a unique blue tint and a hook-shaped dorsal fin
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Size: Can grow up to 8-10 inches in captivity
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Temperament: Generally peaceful, but best kept with similarly sized fish
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Diet: Omnivorous; enjoys a varied diet including plant matter, flakes, and pellets
Habitat Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum of 75 gallons recommended
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Water Conditions: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH levels (6.0-7.5) and temperatures between 75-82°F (24-28°C)
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Aquarium Setup: Plenty of swimming space with some areas of dense vegetation or driftwood for hiding
Care Guidelines
The Blue Hook Silver Dollar thrives in a clean, well-maintained tank. Regular water changes and monitoring of water parameters are essential to ensure their health and well-being. They are best kept in groups of five or more to mimic their natural schooling behavior.
Why Choose Blue Hook Silver Dollar?
Adding the Blue Hook Silver Dollar to your aquarium brings a touch of elegance and beauty, while also offering an engaging and active fish that will captivate viewers. Their gentle nature and striking appearance make them a favorite among aquarium enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or a beginner, the Blue Hook Silver Dollar is sure to be a centerpiece in your aquatic collection.
This species of the Silver Dollar is very unique with its "blue" bar spot. This fish is generally very peaceful and does well with larger sized community fish tanks. Best kept in groups!
Also known as the Wide Bar Silver Dollar or Black-barred Myleus
Size is around 2 inches.
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Blue hook silver dollar fish
I really like the blue hook silver dollars I received. They came in at the size they said they would , for once. They are all healthy, no bad fins. and they are all eating well. very pleased will order more fish from them when I get my 550 gallon set up
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Blue hook silver dollar fish
I received My Blue Hook silver dollars today they all came in very good condition, And at the size They said. There online ordering was easy and fast. Im setting up a 550 gallon tank and will be using them again
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Healthy fish but way small.for.the price
I will continue to order from.these guys. I got my African lungfish from.them.and its huge now.
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Very Efficient - Great Fish
The order process was simple and arrived quickly. My only concern was the sizing was much bigger than expected. The description was 2.5 to 3 inches. These were 4 inches.
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Blue Hook Silver Dollar
UPDATE- still healthy & thriving. Quarantine is done & intro to the main 125g show is complete. Great additions.
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Blue Hook Silver Dollar
Arrived in excellent condition & on time. Been almost 3 wks. and so far so good.
