Eight Spotted Leporinus (Leporinus octomaculatus)

The Eight Spotted Leporinus is a smaller growing, attractively marked species found in the Rio Xingu, Tapajos, and other middle and lower Amazon tributaries in Brazil. In the wild, it typically inhabits rocky, fast moving stretches of river and prefers clear, well-oxygenated water. Like most of their close relatives, they are best kept in groups of 3-5 or more as they are a social fish. While they can be prone to nipping fins on slow moving tankmates, this species make excellent dither fish for medium to large South American Cichlids or other fast moving larger fish.

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Description

Eight Spotted Leporinus (Leporinus octomaculatus)

Origin: Wild Brazil
Locale: Rio Xingu
Diet: Omnivore, will accept most prepared or frozen foods in the aquarium
Adult Size: 5″+
Recommended Tank Size: 55 Gallon
Compatibility: Like most of its relatives, can be prone to nip fins. Best kept with larger, fast-moving fish
Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.2 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-84F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm