The silver dollar is a peaceful schooling species[1] that spends most of its time in the mid- to upper-level of the water.

Silver dollars natively live in a tropical climate in the sides of weedy rivers.

The best way to acquire a breeding pair is to purchase a half dozen juvenile silver dollars and raise them together.

The parents will not consume the eggs or fry, although other fish will, so when spawning them it is wise to place them in a separate tank.

To facilitate spawning, make sure the water is soft (8 dgH or below) and warm (80 to 82 F), keep the lighting dim, and provide fine-leaved plants.