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Banded Leporinus
Leporinus fasciatus
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Characiformes›Anostomidae
📍 Amazon & Orinoco Basins, South America
Striking black-and-yellow banded fish that swims head-down at an angle. A nimble fin-nipper that demands strong, fast-flowing water. Bold and active — needs space and robust tankmates.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- diet
- herbivore/omnivore
- maxSize
- 12 inches
- minTankSize
- 55 gallons
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Apr high)