Description
Leporinus fasciatus
Common name: Banded Leporinus
The Leporinus fasciatus is a striking and energetic South American characin, instantly recognisable by its bold vertical black bands set against a golden-yellow body. This fast-swimming species is best suited to large aquariums where its size, activity level, and strong personality can be properly accommodated.
Care Information
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Adult Size: Up to 30 cm
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Temperature: 23–28°C
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 400 litres
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Diet: Omnivorous — vegetables, algae wafers, pellets, fruits, and occasional meaty foods
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive; can be fin-nippy and territorial, especially as it matures
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Tank Setup: Large open swimming areas, robust décor, driftwood, strong filtration, and secure lid (powerful jumper)
Why Choose Leporinus fasciatus?
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Bold natural patterning: One of the most visually striking large characins.
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Active display fish: Constant movement makes it a focal point in big tanks.
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Hardy and long-lived: Thrives in well-maintained large aquariums.
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Ideal for monster or oddball setups: Best kept with similarly sized, robust tankmates.
The Banded Leporinus is a superb choice for experienced aquarists with spacious aquariums looking for a strong, eye-catching fish with real presence.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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