Norman's Lampeye
NameNorman's Lampeye
Scientific NamePoropanchax normani
Common NamesNorman's Lampeye, Norman's Killifish
FamilyPoeciliidae
OriginWest Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Liberia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)1.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSmall Tetras, Rasboras, Dwarf Corydoras, Otocinclus, Other small, peaceful Killifish, Small Gouramis
Description
The Norman's Lampeye is a small, peaceful schooling fish characterized by its distinctive iridescent blue 'lampeye' on the top of its eye. These active swimmers thrive in planted community tanks and are known for their hardiness. They are an excellent choice for nano tanks or as dither fish in larger, peaceful setups.
