Alright, let’s talk about them tiger silver dollar fish. Heard some folks call ’em just “silver dollar fish” too, but mine, they got stripes, so I call ’em tiger ones. Fancy names, ain’t they? Metynnis argenteus, they say. Sounds like somethin’ a doctor would say, not somethin’ you’d call a fish, but whatever.

These fish, they like them rivers down in South America. You know, the ones with all that long grassy stuff growin’ in ’em. They’re kinda flat and tall, like, I dunno, like a silver dollar, I guess, but bigger. And them tiger ones, they got stripes. Pretty, if you like that sort of thing. I ain’t complainin’, they’re somethin’ to look at, that’s for sure.
Now, if you’re gonna keep these fellas, you gotta have a big ol’ tank. Don’t go puttin’ ’em in no little bowl, they need room to swim around. Them smart folks say 55 gallons at least. That’s a big tank, mind you. Bigger the better, I say. And the water, gotta keep it clean and just right. Not too hot, not too cold, just like Goldilocks and her porridge, you know? Them fish store fellas, they can tell you all about the numbers and such, I ain’t got time for that.
- Big Tank: Gotta be at least 55 gallons, bigger is better.
- Clean Water: Gotta keep it just right, not too hot, not too cold.
- Lots of Plants: They like swimmin’ in the weeds, makes ’em feel at home.
And plants, they love plants. Lots of ’em. Not just any plants, mind you, them long, grassy ones. Makes the tank look nice, too, like a little underwater jungle. I put in some fake ones, less mess. Real ones are a pain, always gotta be trimmin’ and cleanin’. Who’s got time for that? I got chickens to feed, you know.
Food, now that’s important. These fish, they ain’t picky. They eat pretty much anything. Flakes, pellets, even them little bloodworms. I give ’em a bit of everything, keeps ’em healthy, I reckon. Don’t overfeed ’em, though. That’s a rookie mistake. Just a little bit, a couple times a day. They’ll let you know if they’re hungry, trust me.
And who to put in the tank with ’em? Well, they’re peaceful, mostly. Don’t go puttin’ ’em with no little bitty fish, they might get eaten. And don’t put ’em with no mean ones neither, they’ll get picked on. Big tetras, barbs, them kinda fish. Somethin’ their own size, that’s the ticket. And peaceful, like I said. We don’t want no fish fights in our tank, do we?
So, that’s about it, I reckon. Tiger silver dollar fish. Pretty, peaceful, and need a big ol’ tank. Not too hard to take care of, long as you do your homework. And don’t forget the plants, they like their plants. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed them chickens.
Oh, and one more thing. If you see them fish lookin’ sick, don’t wait around. Go ask them fish store folks, they know more than I do. They got all kinds of medicine and stuff. Better safe than sorry, I always say. And keep that tank clean, that’s the most important thing, I think. Clean water, happy fish. That’s the motto.
One last thing, for real this time. These fish, they can get big. Like, real big. So make sure you got room for ’em. And don’t go blamin’ me if they outgrow your tank. I told you they need a big one! Alright, I’m done now. Go on, get yourself some fish. They’re kinda fun, I guess, if you ain’t got nothin’ better to do. And they’re quiet, which is more than I can say for them chickens.
So there you have it, all I know about them tiger silver dollar fish. Hope it helps ya out. Now go on, git!
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