Banded Leporinus Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded Leporinus in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with similarly sized, robust, and active fish. Avoid very small or docile tank mates. Can be kept in groups of 5+ in very large aquariums to diffuse aggression, or as a solitary specimen.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration and good water flow. Provide plenty of hiding places among driftwood and rocks, but also open swimming areas. A secure lid is essential as they are known jumpers. Diet should be varied, including high-quality pellets, flakes, blanched vegetables, and occasional live or frozen foods.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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