{"product_id":"geb-nderter-engmaulsalmler-wildfang-leporinus-fasciatus","title":"Banded Leporinus Wild Caught – Leporinus fasciatus M\/L 7–9 cm | Striking South American Rarity","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eBanded Leporinus Wild Caught (Leporinus fasciatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking, powerful fish from South America, immediately noticeable with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"331\"\u003edistinctive black and yellow striped body pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its high-contrast coloration, torpedo-shaped body, and lively swimming behavior make it a true highlight in large aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"523\"\u003ewild-caught specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Leporinus fasciatus displays particularly intense colors, vitality, and natural behavior. In its native habitat, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"695\"\u003emiddle and lower reaches of the Amazon River\u003c\/strong\u003e, it lives in clear, fast-flowing waters. There, it actively roams its territory and exhibits pronounced social behavior, which can also be well observed in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9 cm (M\/L), final size up to approx. 25–30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia – wild-caught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively, can be dominant within its species – group keeping of 5 or more possible\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 500 l, with strong current, robust plants, roots, and stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eOmnivorous – eats live, frozen, and dry food, but also accepts plant-based food. Vegetable supplements (e.g., spinach, zucchini, algae wafers) are important, as it likes to nibble on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eStable décor with sturdy roots and stones is ideal, as the Leporinus enjoys digging and swimming vigorously. Dark substrate and slightly subdued lighting beautifully emphasize its distinctive banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eBanded Leporinus Wild Caught (Leporinus fasciatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking, active South American rarity with characteristic stripe patterns – ideal for experienced aquarists with large tanks and a preference for distinctive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562770129229,"sku":null,"price":18.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/39271_85bd1e0a298222992d1e17a59d2f00d5.jpg?v=1773958868","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/geb-nderter-engmaulsalmler-wildfang-leporinus-fasciatus","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}