{"product_id":"black-banded-leporinus","title":"Black Banded Leporinus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eBlack Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eA bold, strikingly patterned fish with strong personality and active swimming behavior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eThe Black Banded Leporinus is a distinctive South American species known for its bright yellow-gold body crossed by thick black vertical bands. Active and intelligent, this fish adds instant visual impact to large aquariums. It’s an excellent swimmer that prefers plenty of open space and strong current, making it ideal for well-oxygenated setups. Though peaceful when young, adults can become territorial, so it’s best housed with similarly sized, robust tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large community and semi-aggressive aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"792\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or in small groups if tank is large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; suitable with medium to large, active fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. 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