Care guide at a glance
Myloplus schomburgkii
Description
A black-barred silver dollar traded under the blackberry name, deep-bodied and bright silver with a single dark vertical stripe. Peaceful, social and very large at maturity.
Feeding
Herbivorous. Spirulina foods, algae wafers, blanched vegetables and leafy greens.
Compatibility
Peaceful and social. Keep in groups of five or more with large calm tankmates. Will destroy live planting.
Behaviour and personality
Powerful and easily spooked. Needs a calm, well-covered tank and a group to settle.
Before you buy
Grows enormous. Anyone buying this for a standard 100-litre community tank will have a problem within a year.
Livestock Delivery
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Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
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There is no minimum order value.
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