Normans Lampeye Lamp Eye Panchax

Description

Normans Lampeye

The lively Normans Lampeye. otherwise known as Lampeye Tetra or Lampeye Panchax, gets its name from the colouration of glowing blue around their eye. Lampeye’s live best in a planted aquarium with hiding places. Despite its popularity in tetra community aquariums, it’s actually a killifish, but will nonetheless live happilly in shoals with popular small tetra.

FeaturesApprox. size: 1-2cm (small)Maximum size: 4cmOrigin: AfricaIdeal number kept together: 5+

Water conditionsOur conditions: Temp 24 C pH 7.5pH: 6.07.5Hardness: 18-215 ppmTemperature: 2428 C

Ease of careModerate. These warm water fish are great for hobbyist just starting to look after tropical freshwater fish, they can be a little sensitive to changes in water conditions, so ensure water quality is optimum.

DietThe main food we recommend would be tropical fish flake. Occasional live or frozen food can be given as a treat.

CompatibilityCommunity fish with other small fish such as other Tetra, Corydoras and Shrimp.

BreedingDifficult and rare in home aquaria.

Life SpanNormans Lampeye fish can live up to 3 years in perfect conditions. Image for illustration purposes only.

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