Black-Banded Leporinus (Leporinus affinis)
Fish in the family Anostomidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameLeporinus affinis
FamilyAnostomidae
Also known asAffinis Leporinus, Banded Leporinus
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size10 in
Minimum tank size75 gallons
Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 3-18 dGH
Appearance
Elongate golden body with a series of black vertical bars; similar to but distinct from the banded leporinus.
Difficulty and care for the Black-Banded Leporinus
Moderate
Origin and habitat
South America (Amazon basin)
Keeper notes
Large and increasingly territorial with age; a strong jumper that eats plants and may nip tankmates.
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