Black Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) Sizes:4"- 6" inches Often referred to as "platinum"

Often referred to as "platinum"

The Iridescent Shark is also known as the Pangasius Catfish

and caudal fins are red

Light greenish body and covered in tiny red spots

Needs plenty of bottom space and swimming room

Black Banded Leporinus (Leporinus fasciatus) Sizes:4"- 6" inches Often referred to as "platinum"More commonly known as the banded leporinus, or black banded leporinus. This is a species of characin in the family Anostomidae that is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. Leporinus fasciatus has been reported to reach 12 inches in length, although most individuals reach maturity at 5. 9 inches. Females are always larger than males. The algae eating Black Banded Leporinus is very unique fish. There are many color variations including yellow