Eight Spotted Leporinus
Eight Spotted Leporinus
Eight Spotted Leporinus (Leporinus octomaculatus) displays a series of eight bold dark spots on a pale to silver body — a clean, graphic pattern. Leporinus are active, fast-swimming characins that need space. Headstanders and Silver Dollars are characins from the Amazon and Orinoco basins — active, schooling fish that do best in large groups in spacious, well-filtered aquariums.
Feeding & Care Tip: Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes and Hikari Micro Pellets make excellent daily staples. Headstanders appreciate blanched vegetables and algae-based foods. Silver Dollars are largely herbivorous — supplement with blanched greens and Hikari Mini Algae Wafers. Supplement with Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms 2–3 times per week.
Active schooling fish from South American river systems. Prefer well-oxygenated water with good flow and ample swimming space. Silver Dollars and headstanders will eat soft-leaved plants — use robust plants like Java Fern and Anubias or focus on hardscape.
Keep in groups of at least five. Compatible with other large, robust South American fish. Some species may nip fins — observe with long-finned tankmates.
In a proper school in a large aquarium, Silver Dollars and headstanders create a spectacular, dynamic display.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy — Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful to semi-aggressive — fin-nipper |
| Typical Adult Size | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 5 minimum |
| Ideal Temp | 75–82°F (24–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 2–12 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 0–6 dKH |
| Staple Food | Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes; Hikari Micro Pellets |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp |
| Origin | Amazon basin, South America |
| Notes | Eight bold dark spots on pale body. Active swimmer. May nip fins. |
