Norman’s Lamp-eye - Aplocheilichthys normani
By: jackoSpecies Name: Aplocheilichthys normani
Common Names: Norman’s Lamp-eye, Blue-eye,
Synonyms: Poropanchax normani, Micropanchax normani
Family: Poeciliidae
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max Size: 4 cm / 1.6 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani) is widespread through northern Africa.
Temperament: Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani) is a peaceful, schooling fish. Norman’s Lamp-eye should be kept in larger schools of at least 8. They will become very stressed if kept in smaller shoals.
Company: Keep in mind they grow small so keep with other small and peaceful fish; dwarf cichlids, tetras, cories, some plecos, and some killifish all make good tank mates for Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani).
Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.2 , temperature 21-24 ° C / 70-75 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani) prefer a well planted tank with a good amount of cover. Provide densely planted areas as well as open areas to swim in. They appreciate floating plants on the surface.
Feeding: In the wild Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani) feed on small aquatic insects but in captivity they are not difficult to feed. They will happily accept flake and small pellet as well as small live and frozen foods.
Breeding: Norman’s Lamp-eye (Aplocheilichthys normani) is not difficult to breed. It is best bred in a bare tank with spawning mops as the only decoration. Keep them in normal conditions and the male and female should be seen displaying to one another. After breeding remove the parents as they will eat the eggs. The eggs will hatch in about 2 weeks.
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