Black Barred Metynis - Myleus schomburgkiiBlack Barred Metynnis (Myloplus schomburgkii) The Black Barred Metynnis is a large, deep bodied South American characin more accurately known today as the Black Barred Myleus. It is a fast swimming, shoaling fish with a bold dark vertical flank bar and a bright, metallic silver body, giving it a strong silver dollar look but with a more dramatic pattern. The scientific name Myleus schomburgkii is still widely used in the hobby, but the currently

which forms the "crown"

where decomposition of organic sludge is no longer possible

500 litres minimum is the safer long-term recommendation

It may hide in the sand for several days after introduction

Add only to a mature

System Highlights

They will defend their chosen territory (anemone

Frequent feeding is important

it is a graceful centrepiece fish for a tall

Reef Safe:Not Reef SafeNot suitable for reef aquariums

measuring 15x10x11

prized snails