Data sheet Green Leporinus
Trade name:
Green Leporinus
Latin name:
Leporinus fasciatus
Order:
tetras and tetras
Family:
Anostomidae
Genus:
Leporinus
Origin:
South America, mainly the Amazon
Size:
25-30cm
Aquarium
Length and width:
at least 200 x 50 cm
Contents:
600 liters
water values
Temperature:
24°C – 28°C
pH:
6.0 – 7.5
GH:
up to 12 dGH
CH:
up to 10 dKH
Behave
Area:
Mid to high range
Lining:
Herbivores in the wild, frozen food can also be fed occasionally in the aquarium
Behave:
The generally peace-loving Pisces can be prone to aggression toward its fellow residents when kept singly (against its nature) or in an inappropriately large/small group
Number:
at least 5-10 animals
Life expectancy:
up to 10 years
association with shrimp
No
Difficulty level:
Advanced Photo by David J. Stang, Leporinus fasciatus 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
With its color and stripes, the Green Leporinus is an eye-catcher in the aquarium. Its size is also quite impressive.
If you want to get such animals, you should first find out enough about the fish and their needs.
Due to the size and the water quality requirements, keeping the Green Leporinus is more suitable for advanced keepers.
gender differences
The sex differences in Green Leporinus are not very pronounced. It is difficult to distinguish males and females based on external features.
breed
Breeding of these fishes in the aquarium has not yet been successful.
socialization
Green Leporinus are increasingly hardy and peaceful fish and can usually be socialized well with other peaceful species that have similar water quality and environmental requirements.
A good choice for socialization are, for example, peaceful fish such as the discus, the blue acara or the butterfly cichlid.
Other fish species such as catfish, barbel, rainbow fish and larger tetras can also be socialized well with Green Leporinus.
However, it is important to ensure that socialization is between fish of similar behavior and water quality to avoid conflict.
Caution should be exercised when socializing with invertebrates such as shrimp or crabs. Green Leporinus may occasionally attack and eat shrimp or other invertebrates. However, it also depends on the size and number of invertebrates.
Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) (7124562451), CC BY-SA 2.0
Other questions / user questions
Are Green Leporinus susceptible to certain diseases or parasites?
As with most fish species, Green Leporinus can be susceptible to certain diseases or parasites. Some of the most common issues owners should watch out for are:
- Ichthyophthiriosis (white spot disease)
- fin rot
- Skin parasites such as Argulus (fish lice) or Gyrodactylus (gill worms)
- fungal infections
- Bacterial Infections
To prevent diseases and parasites, it is important that the aquarium is kept clean and that the water quality is regularly checked and kept at an optimal level.
In addition, new fish should be checked for possible infections and parasites before being introduced into the aquarium. If there are signs of disease or parasites, affected fish should be isolated and treated immediately.
What types of plants and decorations are recommended for an aquarium with Green Leporinus?
A combination of plants, roots, and rocks can help create a natural environment that meets the needs of this species of fish.
Anubias, java ferns, mosses and Amazon swordweed all work well here.
How often and to what extent should the water in the aquarium be changed to create optimal conditions for Green Leporinus?
In order to create optimal conditions for Green Leporinus, it is important that the water in the aquarium is changed regularly.
How often and to what extent the water should be changed depends on various factors, such as the size of the aquarium, the number of fish and the filtration.
Typically, partial water changes are recommended every one to two weeks, with about 20 to 30 percent of the water changing.