THE AMBITIOUS LEPORINUS STRIATUS. (Leopard Aquatic C088A)

Описание: (Leopard Aquatic C088A)
Leporinus striatus is also called the Striped Leporinus. It is a great choice for oddball lover. Although looks like a cyprinid, but Leporinus is classified as characin. It is originated from Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay but it has been bred in captivity in Indonesia and some other countries. Leporinus striatus has three black horizontal stripes on its stream-lined body.
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Habitat: Living mostly in the sandy bottom area with rocky river stream.
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Water parameter:
pH: 6.0-7.0
TDS: 100 - 200 ppm
Temperature: 25-28°C
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Max length: 25 cm
Usual size on trade: 4-5cm
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Characteristic: Leporinus striatus is very peaceful schooling fish as juvenile but will develop aggression when kept in limited space. Leporinus is skillful jumper, therefore it is import to cover your tank. It is better to keep with hardscape as decoration since it often nips at leaves.
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Diet: Frozen bloodworm, artemia, daphia magna and small invertebrates but also need vegetables.
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Suitable tank mates: Black ghost knifefish, Ornamental gouramis, giant danio, clown loach, plecos and algae eaters
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Unsuitable tank mates: Arowanas, killifish, small invertebrate like Neocaridina and Caridina, are not suitable tank mates.
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