silver dollars

  1. B

    Geophagus in a 125 gallon

    I am going to be setting up a 125 gallon tank in the summer and plan on stocking it with some Geophagus, however which species, how many and what tank mates are problems that I have. For tank mates, I like the idea of some silver dollars or perhaps some other species of cichlid- such as green...
  2. Kingster

    New THREAD: Is this overstocked?

    SOUTH AMERICAN TANK 1 x Oscar 2 x guianacara gaeyi 4 x Silver Dollars 2 (3) x Pimelouds Maculatus Be too much for a 120 gallon dual overflew, with a trigger 36 sump? BTW need recommendations for cool natural substrate, plants, and rocks
  3. Kingster

    Too much for 120 South America?

    Hi, I am looking to stock my 120 into a South American tank, with abit of plants and wood. the sump is trigger systems crystal sump 36 READ THIS: I plan to keep all the fish from fry or small size and not have to upgrade to keep them after they grow up! STOCKING IDEA: 5 x Pictus Catfish -...
  4. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Silver dollars

    Video of my silver dollars and geophagus tapajos', rescaped the decor to give them more open swimming area
  5. MorningStar

    FS | Pbass/Dats/SDs/Tank and Filters for Sale | $20 - 100 | 92223 | Pickup

    What type of listing is this?: FS What are you trying to sell/buy/trade?: Pbass/Dats/SDs/Tank and Filters for Sale What are your prices?: 20 - 100 Where are you located?: 92223 Pickup or Able to Ship?: Pickup Description: Well, it's seems like it's time to close up shop. Two babies and taking...
  6. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Red ceder wood in aquariums ?

    So I've been doing some looking around for a while now trying to figure out if red ceder is safe to use, ( I have 2 large pieces in my 125 gallon setup) I found mixed opinions, some people saying no at all and some saying yes if it is old and boiled/ soaked properly. I have been having an issue...
  7. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Reverse Osmosis System

    I've been looking at starting up a Reverse Osmosis System to try and purify my tap water because I'm starting to think that my tap water contains high levels of nitrates and that is why I'm having a hard time keeping nitrates down in my 125 gallon setup. I've been looking at the RO unit that...
  8. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Catfish not having much of an appetite latley

    So as some of you know I have a nice 14 inch vulture cat that is by far my favorite fish and truly a pet to me rather than just a fish. The other day he was being a bit shy when trying to feed him which is not normal as he normally swims up the glass looking for food and will usually have no...
  9. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Water change why not

    Had nothing going on so figured I might as well do a water change why not can’t hurt nitrates are a bit hire than I’d like anyway
  10. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    Frozen? Flake? Pellet? Live?

    What’s everyone feeding there fish? What’s your favorite brand of food ? - I feed a diet of omega one kelp pellets, omega one cichlid pellets, market shrimp, frozen blood worms, frozen brine shrimp with spirulina, and San Francisco Bay silver sides
  11. -603FiShHoBbIeSt-

    - 125g setup -

    This is my 125g setup- Fish: - 5 Myleus Schomburgkii (black bar silver doller), 8 Metynnis Lippincottianus (spotted silver dollar), 1 Metynnis Fasciatus (tiger stripe silver dollar) - 4 Geophagus Tapajos' red head - 1 Hypostomus plecostomus (common pleco) - 1 Calophysus macropterus ( Vulture...
  12. A

    Help regarding UV sterilizer

    Hello I just wanted to ask if UV sterilizers can cause damage to freshwater fish? i have been using a submersible UV sterilizer for a few years now and it has always worked fine for me. But recently my 50G aquarium had an algae bloom so i put the sterilizer from my fish pond into the tank for a...
  13. Jexnell

    Silver Dollar questions

    So I am thinking of moving my Roseline sharks to my JD tank from my Oscar tank. Taking the Giant Danios back to the LFS, and getting Silver Dollar's for the Oscar tank. Are they schoolers and need a min number to feel safe? What would be a good breed to go with an Oscar?
  14. A

    Breaking Down the Black Bar (Black Bar Silver Dollar Article) By:Aqua Alex

    ATTENTION Fish Keepers: Aqua Alex's September 2017 Aquarium Hobbyist Article has been released and is ready for your read. This month, I talk to you about one of my favorite child hood favorite species, the black bar silver dollar. (Myleus Schomburgkii). There are 2 different variants of the...
  15. V

    Silver dollars

    I am looking for some help i am starting an 80 gallon up i have 4 silver dollars an will be adding 2 more i am looking for tank mates for them i really want a center peice fish that will be a good tank mate for the silver dollars and i am also looking for sugestions for bottom dwellers to even...
  16. Mbielek

    New to the forum, looking for general info/feedback/opinions

    So I'm new to MFK, just want to see what anybody has to say about my tank setup in general. I have a 75 gallon long stocked with fake plants/decor. Filtered by 2 marineland emperor 400s w/bio wheels. Few bubble stones in place, one 48 in bubble wall as well. I have in my tank two parrot...
  17. OK PLAY3R

    Looking For New Tank With New Stock

    I'm purchasing a 125 gal, or a 75 gal depending on what fish I may get. Relocating a 7 inch JD, 5 inch BRP, and a young 4 inch flower horn into the tank Should I put some silver dollars in as dither? I could purchase these two Severum that are about 5 inches. I have a Severum but its in a 25...
  18. kim91

    Feeding small fish on a 130gallon tank

    I just bought a 130gallon tank and i have 2 silver dollars 2 red bellied pacu, 1 clown knifefish and a baby RTC, how do i feed them? the tank is so big and every time i come near the tank they all swim away and hide from me. What's wrong with my fishes? please help. Thanks
  19. Xray_chic

    FS | 240g w/stand and fish | $500 | Rialto,CA | Pickup

    What type of listing is this?: FS What are you trying to sell/buy/trade?: 240g w/stand and fish What are your prices?: 500 Where are you located?: Rialto,CA Pickup or Able to Ship?: Pickup Description: 8X2X2 glass aquarium. With stand (needs touch ups). Sump. Canister filter. Fish: 6 red hook...
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