Leporinus striatus (LEPORINUS Strié)

It must be put in a large aquarium without plants. You need a quick current. He looks a lot like Leporinus Arcus. (In the photo, Leporinus striatus at the top, L. arcus below)

It must be maintained in an aquarium devoid of plants. You can nourish it with fruit, salad, watercress and Mouron.

Leporinus striatus is a freshwater fish native to South America. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a large and protractile mouth. Its color generally varies between gray, brown and black, with white or yellow longitudinal strips on the body. Leporinus striatus can reach a length of 30 centimeters and weigh up to a kilogram.

Leporinus striatus is a social and gregarious fish, which lives in benches in the quiet and shallow waters of rivers, lakes and lagoons. It feeds mainly on plants, small crustaceans and worms, but it is also known to eat smaller fish.

Leporinus striatus is an opportunistic omnivorous fish, which means that it is able to adapt to different food conditions and feed on almost anything. It can even feed on living organisms attached to aquatic plants.

Leporinus striatus is a very prolific fish, with a high reproduction capacity. Females can lay up to 100,000 eggs at a time, and the Frai period can last up to six months. The eggs generally hatch in one or two days, and the fry are independent from birth.

Due to its high reproduction capacity and its adaptability, Leporinus striatus is considered a fish invasive in certain regions. It can be very aggressive towards other species of fish, and can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems in competition for resources. However, due to its popularity as an ornamental fish species, it is also cultivated in captivity and sold in aquarophilia stores.

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