Norman's Lampeye
Poropanchax normani
Family: Poeciliidae • Origin: Various
Norman's Lampeye (Poropanchax normani) is a peaceful livebearer reaching 1.5 inches. Keep in groups of 8+. Minimum tank: 5 gallons.
Min Tank
5 gal
Max Size
1.5"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
2 years
School Size
8+
Swim Level
top
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 1.5"
- • Temp: 72-82°F
- • pH: 6.5-7.5
- • Keep 8+ together
- • peaceful temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet for Poeciliidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Poeciliidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 5 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 8 gallons
- Swimming Level
- top
- Minimum School Size
- 8+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical peaceful Poeciliidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- live bearer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 2 years
Ideal For
5 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
70-81°FpH 6-710+ gal
peacefulschooling 6+1.5"
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
73-84°FpH 5.5-75+ gal
peacefulschooling 8+0.8"
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
75-84°FpH 5.5-720+ gal
peacefulschooling 6+2.5"
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
73-81°FpH 5.5-7.510+ gal
peacefulschooling 6+1.6"
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
72-82°FpH 6-7.520+ gal
semi-aggressiveschooling 6+1.75"
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
70-82°FpH 6-7.515+ gal
peacefulschooling 5+3"
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