i got silver dollar for about 2 years now hes big his friend past on just couple days ago, should i buy another silver dollar or his going to fine by him self
2007-05-02 16:34:26 · 9 answers · asked by PUFFER MAN 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
They do not necessarily have to be in pairs. Most characins such as silver dollars (Note: I said most) are more secure and do better in schools/shoals of 6 or more fish. You can keep him alone if you do not have enough space, or you can get a school of young fish and upgrade to a bigger tank later on.
If you have the tank space, then by all means, buy a school!
In response to the answers under mine, Silver Dollars are mainly herbivorous. They should not eat or bully smaller fish.
2007-05-02 16:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by diburning 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Silver dollars tend to do best in groups, so he would do better if you get another one. If you have the space getting a small group of 5-6 would be very best.
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2007-05-02 23:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Silver dollars do like to school 3 or more would be better.
2007-05-02 23:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Sage M 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Silver dollars like company.
Get a fish the same size as the one you have. Yours will eat a smaller one.
2007-05-02 23:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
From my experience,it's better if you get about three at one time,but the one you have now will most likely do OK without another one.
2007-05-03 00:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by DAGIM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you do get another one make sure it is relativly the same size so the new one doesnt get picked on to much. you could get several more just make sure you have a tank big enough for them to grow in
2007-05-03 00:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by tsteen0423 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you do not need to buy any more fish. i have a fish that is 3 years old and my other fish was about 2 years old when it passed away the one that is 3 is doing fine and is getting bigger and biger
2007-05-02 23:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
they feel safe, happy and not bored with 3 or more.
2007-05-03 02:27:20 · answer #8 · answered by philly28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he will be fine. introducing an other so soon might make him stress.
2007-05-02 23:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by helly 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋