Types of Silver Dollars?

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my redhook grew a lot faster than my other silver dollars, its about 6" from nose to tail now and is starting to get red splotches on its sides, is that normal?
 
Joshy;867302; said:
The red hooks grow a bit bigger than the average silver dollar.
Would love to see some pictures :)

Red Hooks grow a lot larger than normal S.D."sBlack barred dollars stay the smallest but are a lot cooler than normal S.D."s.
 
Hey, I just purchased three Silver Dollars, they are the one with the red in their fins, but not Red Hooks, I guess that would make them the regular SD's. Is three okay or should I have more so they will be comfortable. Oh and these guys nipped my Pikes tail alittle, so I think there needs to be more.
 
Is that what you would recommend for looks for for nipping and for them to feel comfortable? I want them to be as comfortable as possible, they are good looking in the tank and I don't want them dying.
 
sicxspeed;890753; said:
Hey, I just purchased three Silver Dollars, they are the one with the red in their fins, but not Red Hooks, I guess that would make them the regular SD's. Is three okay or should I have more so they will be comfortable. Oh and these guys nipped my Pikes tail alittle, so I think there needs to be more.

Adding a 4th would help make them feel more secure. Though you will need more than 4 to stop the nipping. Recon 6 might be the magic number, but if that cant be done defiantly try for a 4th to the shoal.
 
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