Three Spot Leporinus

Leporinus are hardy scavenger fish and will eat most anything fed to them in the aquarium. 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: Three-spot leporinus are named for the dark spots along their sides, which can fade as they grow.