Norman’s lampeye
Poropanchax normani
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 40 L
- Maximum size
- 4 cm
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 8
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
Norman's lampeye from West Africa is a small, translucent fish whose upper eye glows bright blue, as if a little lamp were switched on inside. The effect is strongest under side lighting and against a dark background.
It is peaceful and small, and that is exactly what makes it vulnerable at feeding time: faster or larger tankmates take everything before it gets a chance. Keep it in a good-sized school in a calm, planted tank with floating plants and feed very fine food.
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