Normans Lampeye Killifish

Normans Lampeye Killifish (Poropanchax normani) is a small, peaceful fish known for its striking eye colouration. The iridescent blue eyes give it a unique, glowing appearance, and our lampeye killifish for sale grow to only around 4cm, making them a popular choice for nano and community aquariums.

Location

Normans Lampeye Killifish is native to West Africa, where it is found in slow flowing rivers and streams with clear, slightly acidic water. These fish are adapted to warm, tropical climates.

Diet

This species is omnivorous and thrives on a varied diet. They will eat high quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A balanced diet ensures vibrant colouration and good health.

Care

Normans Lampeye Killifish is easy to care for, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They prefer a warm water temperature between 24 and 28°C and should be kept in peaceful community tanks. Unlike many killifish, they are a shoaling species, so keep them in groups of six or more.

Habitat

In their natural habitat, these fish thrive in shallow, well planted areas with gentle water flow. In your aquarium, provide soft substrate, live plants, and proper filtration to recreate their environment.

Breeding

Breeding Normans Lampeye Killifish is straightforward. The female lays her eggs among fine leaved plants or spawning mops, and once fertilised, the eggs should be carefully collected to avoid being eaten by the adults. A separate breeding tank can help ensure successful hatching.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. See also our gardners killifish and clown killifish, or browse all our killifish.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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