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Dollar sunfish

Lepomis marginatus

Neptune’s rating:

62
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  • AffordabilityVery Affordable
  • Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
  • Breeding AggressionModerately More Aggressive
  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyModerate
  • HardinessModerate
  • Length5.0 - 20.0 cm
  • Liters per Fish50 L
  • Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
  • pH6.0 - 9.0
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Minimum School Size6
  • Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
  • Temperature15.0 - 25.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Dollar sunfish

The Dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus) exhibits a striking color palette, predominantly displaying shades of green and orange with spotted patterns along its body and fins. Originating from freshwater environments across the southeastern United States, this small fish presents a round, disk-like shape, closely resembling a coin - a feature that notably contributes to its name. While it garners appreciation for its vibrant appearance, the Dollar sunfish is not as prominently recognized or widespread in the aquarium hobby compared to its other sunfish counterparts, making it a unique and less common choice for enthusiasts seeking to diversify their collections.

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