Norman's Lampeye Killifish

Poropanchax normani

Also known as: Norman's Lampeye

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Delicate, translucent fish with glowing blue-white eyes that seem to light up. Stunning in large schools under dim lighting.

Tank Size

10 gal

minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

72–79°F

22–26°C

pH Range

6–7.5

water acidity

Max Size

1.5"

3.8 cm

Lifespan

3–4 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Top

preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs calm water and gentle tank mates. Keep in large groups for best effect. Prone to jumping — use a lid.

Feeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, and small frozen foods like baby brine shrimp.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Electric Blue Acara 6"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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