Lampeye Care Guide
Poropanchax normani
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Bioload Score
1400
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Lampeye Killifish will accept a variety of foods including high-quality flakes, pellets, freeze-dried or frozen foods, and live foods like brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Lampeye Killifish are peaceful and can be kept with other small, peaceful fish that share similar water requirements. They may also do well in community tanks with non-aggressive species that won't outcompete them for food.
Gender Differences
Males are usually more colorful and have elongated fins compared to females.
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