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nickman713 Enthusiast Posts: 187 Registered: 31-Dec-2003	I got a pair of silver dollars for a 54g. Will they be ok with gourami's? I also heard they eat plants, will they eat all of my java moss and fern? They are only about 3-4" right now. Also, is the only way to tell apart a male from a female is that the male has the red on his anal fin? Thanx for any advice! -Nick
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Silver dollars are okay with gouramis, but they should be kept in schools of at least six. They will be more shy when only two are in a tank. I recommend adding more if you have the room. I don't think that they eat plants outright, just take a few nibbles every now and then. If you keep them nice and full, they shouldn't pose much of a threat to your plants. As for sexing, what you've heard is correct. Males have red on their anal fins, and are a little slimmer than females. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	My parents used to keep silver dollars, in a group of 8, and had to replace the plants weekly. They are voracious herbivores, just like many other carachins. Great choice of fish, I would recommend getting at least 2 more, preferably 4 if you feel you have space. They get quite large, about 6 inches in diameter, but are a peaceful, pleasant fish. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	dont silver dollars need a 75gal ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Dakafall Banned Posts: 218 Kudos: 224 Votes: 7 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	na, a 75g would be good, but not nessecary (excuse the spelling) Silver dollars only get ~6" and they'd be fine in a 54 (i've nvr heard of a tank that size ) Daka
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