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<b>Common Names:</b> Banded Leporinus
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Leporinus fasciatus</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Anostomidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-81°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 3-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 5 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 12 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 70g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b>
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Semi-aggressive
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with most other large fish, except it's own kind.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Roots, rocks, and driftwood make the best decorations for aquariums containing this species. The Banded Leporinus may eat tender plants. An avid jumper, this fish will require a hood on the aquarium.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Venezuela
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