{"product_id":"black-banded-leporinus","title":"Black Banded Leporinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Banded Leporinus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLeporinus fasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most graphic South American fish you can add to a large aquarium. A golden-yellow body is crossed by a series of deep black vertical bands, creating a pattern that becomes even more striking as the fish grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an active, intelligent swimmer rather than a quiet community fish. Leporinus spend much of their time exploring the aquarium, grazing surfaces and investigating anything edible, so they are best kept in a tank designed around their activity level and eventual adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeporinus fasciatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 25–30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide substantial swimming room, wood and rock structure, excellent filtration and a secure lid. Feed a varied omnivorous diet with a strong plant component: quality pellets, vegetables, algae-based foods and occasional protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be boisterous and may nip slow or long-finned tankmates. Best with similarly sized, robust fish. They may also graze or damage soft aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031892021542,"sku":"RT-802","price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-mahxongecm4-fish.jpg?v=1791274404","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/black-banded-leporinus","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}