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Banded Leporinus

Leporinus fasciatus

Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) aquarium profile: minimum 100 gallon tank, 12 inch adult size, 74-80°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 3.

FlashyModerate care
Banded Leporinus aquarium fish
100 galMinimum tank
12 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
74-80°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.8
GH
3-15 dGH
KH
2-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
1/5
Territory
2/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/herbivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodlarge adult sizehigh bioload
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