Norman’s Lampeye
Poropanchax normani
What you need to keep a Norman’s Lampeye
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pH
6–7.5
Temperature
23–27 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
45 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R45
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A small silver killifish whose upper eye glows electric blue under a side light. Shoals loosely near the surface and does best in a group in a quiet, planted tank.
Care guide
Keeping Norman’s Lampeye healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Norman’s Lampeye. Provide hiding spots and stable, well-filtered water; it suits a community setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Micropredator — small live and frozen foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful shoaler. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Norman’s Lampeye depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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