Blackberry Silver Dollar (Myloplus cf. schomburgkii)

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