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.
Features
Approx. size: 1-2cm (small)
Maximum size: 4cm
Origin: Africa
Ideal number kept together: 5+
Water conditions
Our conditions: Temp 24 °C pH 7.5
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: 18-215 ppm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
Ease of care
Moderate. 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.
Diet
The main food we recommend would be tropical fish flake. Occasional live or frozen food can be given as a treat.
Compatibility
Community fish with other small fish such as other Tetra, Corydoras and Shrimp.
Breeding
Difficult and rare in home aquaria.
Life Span
Normans Lampeye fish can live up to 3 years in perfect conditions. Image for illustration purposes only.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones