Folha Silver Dollar (Utiaritichthys longidorsalis) Plecos nocturnal South American catfish prized

nocturnal South American catfish prized for its elongated body and elegant horizontal striping

In recent years this fish was successfully bred in captivity and now is becoming available to hobbyist

Growing to 12–16+ inches depending on lineage

The Nicaragua Cichlid is relatively peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons (taller tanks preferred)

Folha Silver Dollar (Utiaritichthys longidorsalis) Plecos nocturnal South American catfish prizedThe Green Folha is a rarely seen Silver Dollar is most noted for having an golden green body and black markings. It is schooling fish found in the Amazon Basin in South America. A relatively peaceful fish, they do best in groups of 5 or more and make an excellent dither fish for large cichlids or other predatory fish species. They also add activity to the upper levels larger aquariums with their constant, rapid swimming and close schooling behavior.