Types of Silver Dollars?

[elykyelsna]

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?

 

[12 Volt Man]

yes. don't worry. notice mine have red spots too. Its part of their colouration as they mature.

 

[elykyelsna]

ok cool

 

[Dovii dude]

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.

 

[12 Volt Man]

actually, black bars can get big too.

I had one get as big as my big redhooks back in the day.

 

[sicxspeed]

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.

 

[12 Volt Man]

adding fourth would be cool.

 

[sicxspeed]

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.

 

[Joshy]

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.

Actually black bar get the largest...

 

[Joshy]

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.