Y Striped Leporinus
Leporinus y-ophorus
Y Striped Leporinus is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–20 dGH
- KH
- 2–10 dKH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 10 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 10 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 22–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.5, GH 5–20 dGH, KH 2–10 dKH.
Temperament and compatibility
Y Striped Leporinus needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Y Striped Leporinus should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Y Striped Leporinus get?
Y Striped Leporinus reaches ≤ 20 cm (≤ 7.9 in). Allow for adult swimming space, filtration, and compatible companions.
Is Y Striped Leporinus peaceful?
Y Striped Leporinus needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Y Striped Leporinus?
Keep it between 22 to 27 °C.