Striped Leporinus

Leporinus fasciatus, or striped leporinus, are great community fish for fish their own size. As they grow, they may consume their very small tank mates like neon tetras. The striped leporinus is a hardy scavenger fish and will eat most anything fed to them. These fish are rare and, though not strikingly colorful, have an unusual body shape and feeding behavior - similar to a headstander. Leporinus prefer to rest in a hidden area but will be active at feeding time. These fish, at some point, will outgrow small fish such as tetras but are suitable for most mid-size and large aquarium pets.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them plants, driftwood and a tight lid, since they can jump.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or pellet with vegetable content once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: They can nip at each other and at long-finned fish. Keep them with robust, fast fish of similar size.

Good to know: Leporinus are related to headstanders and often feed with their heads tilted down.