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Lamp Eye Killifish (Poropanchax normani) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Lamp Eye Killifish (Poropanchax normani)

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🐟 Lamp Eye Killifish (Poropanchax normani)

 Freshwater Fish • Nano Schooling Fish • Surface Dweller • Community Fish

 

📋 The Lamp Eye Killifish (Poropanchax normani) is a stunning, peaceful nano species known for its brilliant iridescent blue eyes that shimmer under aquarium lighting. This small schooling fish adds motion and sparkle to planted aquariums and nano tanks.

Gentle and curious, the Lamp Eye Killifish thrives in soft, slightly acidic water with floating plants and dim lighting. It’s ideal for peaceful community setups and coexists beautifully with shrimp, rasboras, and other small fish.

 

💡 Highlights

Glowing Blue Eyes: Beautiful and reflective under aquarium light
Peaceful Nano Fish: Ideal for planted or shrimp tanks
📏 Compact Schooling Species: Active and graceful
Captive-Bred: Hardy and sustainable
🐟 Perfect for Nano Tanks: Adds movement and brilliance

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Lamp Eye Killifish

 

📛 Common Name: Lamp Eye Killifish
🔬 Scientific Name: Poropanchax normani
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Poeciliidae
🌍 Origin: West and Central Africa – Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo Basin
📏 Max Size: 4 cm (≈ 1.6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 27 °C (≈ 72 – 81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🏠 Min Tank Size: 38 L (≈ 10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Surface to mid-water
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — small live or frozen foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; spawns in fine plants

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