Banded Leporinus Care Guide
Leporinus fasciatus
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Bioload Score
16000
PeacefulAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 10.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 500L (132 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Primarily Herbivorous. In large exhibits they are typically fed plant based gels.
Community Compatibility
Suitable to be kept with other large fish.
Good to Know
Banded Leporinus are capable jumpers and quite heavy, so a tight fighting lid is required.
Gender Differences
No obvious differences.
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