Black Banded Leporinus swimming in a natural Amazon-style freshwater aquarium

Black Banded Leporinus

R 245.00
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Black Banded Leporinus swimming in a natural Amazon-style freshwater aquarium
Black Banded Leporinus

Black Banded Leporinus

R 245.00
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The Black Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) 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.

It 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.

Care & keeping

Species:Leporinus fasciatus
Current size: 5–6 cm
Adult size: approximately 25–30 cm
Temperature: 23–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Recommended tank: 300L+
Difficulty: Intermediate

Provide 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.

Temperament & compatibility

Can 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.

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