{"product_id":"leporinus-steyermarki-engmaulsalmler","title":"Leporinus steyermarki – Slender Leporinus M 5–7 cm | Rare South American fish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eLeporinus steyermarki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and attractive member of the headstanders from South America. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eelongated, torpedo-shaped body\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"345\"\u003edistinctly contrasting black and yellow banding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eactive swimming behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a true eye-catcher in large aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eCompared to other Leporinus species, \u003cem data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eL. steyermarki\u003c\/em\u003e remains slightly smaller and exhibits calmer social behavior. Nevertheless, it requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eample space\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\"\u003erobust planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"647\"\u003estable decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it enjoys nibbling on plants and actively exploring the tank. An ideal setup is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eriver-like aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with current, dark substrate, and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 cm (M), final size approx. 18–20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil)\u003cbr data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"995\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eTotal hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 15 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eSocial behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lively, partly territorial – group keeping of 5 or more fish with sufficient space\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 400 l, with strong current, robust plants, and open swimming space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eOmnivorous with a preference for plants. Eats live, frozen, and dry food, as well as plant-based food (e.g., spinach, zucchini, algae sheets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eDark substrate and a slightly amber water coloration particularly highlight the contrasting stripes and golden shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eLeporinus steyermarki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare, attractive South American fish with characteristic stripe markings – perfect for large, well-structured aquariums and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562770096461,"sku":null,"price":18.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/60649_afe3194f5a1ae9e994a206f4a41267ec.jpg?v=1773958867","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/leporinus-steyermarki-engmaulsalmler","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}