Temp (°F)	pH	dGH	Adult Size	Primary Diet	Swimming Zone
72-79	5.5-7.5	20	12"	Herbivore	Middle
Origin		Central & South America, Amazon, Venezuela.
Social Behaviour		Peaceful but may nip fins of tank mates.
Remarks		The fish appreciates a strong current in the tank. Feed fruit, lettuce and duck weed. Differs from Leporinus affinis by the number of cross stripes (10 opposed to 9)
Photo Credit : North Lakes Aquatics, Penrith, UK.
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