Poropanchax normani
pH
6 - 7.5
Temperature
23° - 27 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
45 L
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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.
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Everything you need to keep Norman’s Lampeye healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 45L aquarium suits Norman’s Lampeye. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 23–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Norman’s Lampeye is micropredator — small live and frozen foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Norman’s Lampeye is generally peaceful shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Norman’s Lampeye vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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