Norman's Lampeye Killifish – Poropanchax normani | Wild Caught with Bright Blue Eyes

The Norman's Lampeye (Poropanchax normani) is an elegant, small surface fish from West Africa. This wild-caught variant captivates with its intensely glowing blue eyes, silvery-transparent body, and delicate shimmer in a school – a fascinating sight, especially in subdued lighting.

The Lampeye is peaceful, active, and social – ideal for community and species-only aquariums. In a school, it exhibits harmonious swimming behavior and enlivens the upper water zones with its characteristic glow.

🌿 Characteristics & Care:
🐠 Fish size: L (2.5 cm)
🌎 Origin: West Africa – wild-caught
🌡️ Temperature: 22–26 °C
💧 pH value: 6.0–7.5
⚖️ Total hardness: up to 15 °dGH
🐟 Social behavior: Peaceful, calm – schooling recommended
🌾 Aquarium: From 60 l, with floating plants, subdued lighting, and a calm surface

🍽️ Feeding:
Eats fine dry, frozen, and live food. Particularly fond of Cyclops, Artemia nauplii, and mosquito larvae. High-quality food enhances the eye reflection.

💡 Tip:
A dark substrate and dimly lit aquarium make the blue eyes glow particularly intensely – ideal for blackwater or nano aquariums.

👉 Conclusion:
The Norman's Lampeye is a peaceful, fascinating schooling fish – perfect for enthusiasts of small, unusually colored species.