Striped Leporinus Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Striped Leporinus in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, robust, and similarly tempered South American cichlids, large characins, and catfish. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile fish as they may be preyed upon or harassed. Best kept singly or in a very large group (6+) to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with strong filtration and good water flow. Provide plenty of hiding places using driftwood and rocks, but also open swimming areas. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. They are known jumpers, so a secure lid is essential. Diet should be varied, including high-quality pellets, flakes, and a significant portion of vegetable matter.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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