Tiger Striped Silver Dollar

The striped silver dollar, or tiger silver dollar, is rare and comes from the Brazilian side of the Amazon Basin. From time to time, bred tiger-striped silver dollars can be found from one breeder in Florida. Though related to the common silver dollar, the striped dollar is a different species. Like silver dollars, striped silver dollars are hardy. The tiger striping becomes more remarkable as the fish ages. A school of four makes a nice display like a pack of little tigers that look like fish and swim.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Silver dollars are active schooling fish. Give them open swimming space, a tight lid and sturdy or artificial plants, since they eat soft plants.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or pellet with vegetable content once or twice a day. They also enjoy vegetable foods like peas.

Tankmates: They are peaceful and get along with other medium to large fish such as larger tetras, plecos, parrots and peaceful cichlids.

Good to know: The tiger stripes get bolder as the fish grows.