WIDE BAR/BLUE HOOK METYNNIS SILVER DOLLAR

Wide Bar / Blue Hook Metynnis Silver Dollar – Rare, Shimmering, and Full of Personality

The Wide Bar / Blue Hook Metynnis Silver Dollar (Metynnis sp.) is one of the most sought-after and visually stunning species of Silver Dollars available in the hobby. Known for its distinct wide vertical bar, occasional blue sheen along the flanks, and unique hook-shaped anal fin, this peaceful schooling fish adds movement, flash, and a subtle exotic flair to large community tanks and predator-safe setups.

This rare Silver Dollar variety combines the hardiness of standard Metynnis with an uncommon coloration and body structure that makes it stand out in any aquarium. Whether you're building a South American biotope or a massive planted display, the Wide Bar Blue Hook brings both elegance and activity.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Metynnis sp. ("Blue Hook" / "Wide Bar" variant)

• Common Name: Wide Bar Silver Dollar, Blue Hook Silver Dollar

• Adult Size: 6–7 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, active, social

• Tank Size: 75+ gallons (schooling fish; keep in groups of 3+)

• Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft to moderate hardness

• Diet: Primarily herbivore – enjoys vegetables, algae wafers, and plant matter, but accepts flakes, pellets, and occasional protein

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Wide Bar Metynnis Silver Dollars thrive in:

• Large, well-aerated aquariums with swimming space

• Low to moderate lighting to enhance their natural iridescence

• Driftwood, open areas, and hardy plants (they may nibble softer ones)

Compatible with:

• Peaceful or semi-aggressive fish like Severums, Geophagus, larger tetras, and peaceful cichlids

• Safe to house with many oddballs and bottom dwellers

• Avoid small fish that may be startled by their speed or eaten by tankmates

Behavior:

• 🚀 Fast swimmers—great for filling the upper and middle parts of the tank

• 🎯 Schooling species—more confident and colorful in groups

• 🌿 Will lightly graze on soft plants—best kept with robust species or artificial decor

🛒 Why Buy Wide Bar / Blue Hook Metynnis from RobsAquatics.com?

Each fish is:

• ✅ Health-checked and schooling-ready

• ✅ Conditioned to community-safe tank life

• ✅ Feeding well on a balanced herbivore and omnivore diet

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

📦 Add color, speed, and rarity to your tank with the Wide Bar / Blue Hook Metynnis Silver Dollar—now available at RobsAquatics.com.