Black Bar Silver Dollar

The round shape and silver color of the Black Bar Silver Dollar (Myleus schomburgkii) show that this freshwater fish is appropriately named, as it resembles a U.S. silver dollar coin with a dominant vertical black stripe across its body. Only growing to about 5” when mature, a tank size of 50 gallons minimum is sufficient.

A peaceful fish, it can make its home in a community tank with other fish and invertebrates too large for it to eat. They do have strong jaws that can bite, so keep this in mind. Silver Dollars are a lively schooling fish and best kept in groups of five or more.