Banded Leporinus

Leporinus fasciatus

Also known as: Black-banded Leporinus

A bold yellow and black banded fish that grows to about a foot and grazes constantly.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

5.5–7.5

Hardness

2–15 dGH

Max size

12 in

Min tank

125 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Amazon and Orinoco basins and the Guianas

Needs a large tank and grows quarrelsome with its own kind, so keep one or a large group. Eats plants and nips fins, so choose robust tankmates and no live plants. A powerful jumper that needs a tight, heavy lid.