{"product_id":"spotted-metynnis-silver-dollar","title":"Spotted Metynnis \/ Silver Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Metynnis \/ Silver Dollar (Metynnis lippincottianus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA disc-shaped, silvery characin recognised for the distinctive dark spots across its body and its peaceful, schooling nature. These active swimmers bring constant movement and shimmering silver flash to large community tanks — a calm, plant-friendly alternative to their piranha cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 200+ litres (large tank with open swimming space)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: 5.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: Peaceful, schooling, can be skittish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: Omnivore — heavy on vegetable matter; flakes, pellets, blanched greens, frozen\/live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 12–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 5–10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Level: Easy to moderate (requires space and a group of 5+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful community fish of similar size; compatible with large cichlids, catfish, and other mid-water swimmers. Avoid small fish that may be intimidated. Best kept in groups of 5+ for natural schooling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmazon River basin, South America (wild-caught and captive-bred specimens available)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58907360460960,"sku":"FSH-0187","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/spottedmetynnis.jpg?v=1789347283","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/spotted-metynnis-silver-dollar","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}