Neon Green Lampeye Killifish (Poropanchax luxophthalmus)
The Neon Green Lampeye Killifish is a stunning nano fish admired for its brilliant neon green-blue eyes, shimmering translucent body, and graceful schooling behavior. True to its name, its glowing eyes seem to illuminate under aquarium lighting, creating a mesmerizing display as a school moves through the water. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, this beautiful African killifish is an excellent choice for planted aquariums and nano community tanks.
Native to the forest streams and slow-moving waterways of Central Africa, Poropanchax luxophthalmus inhabits clear, well-vegetated waters with gentle currents and dense aquatic vegetation. In the aquarium, they thrive in planted setups with floating plants, driftwood, and subdued lighting that helps highlight their iridescent eyes. These highly social fish should always be kept in groups of at least six to eight individuals, with larger schools displaying the most natural behavior and confidence.
Neon Green Lampeye Killifish are omnivores and readily accept high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen baby brine shrimp, Cyclops, daphnia, microworms, and other small live or frozen foods. A varied diet helps maintain their vibrant coloration and supports healthy growth and breeding.
Their peaceful nature makes them ideal companions for Chili Rasboras, Ember Tetras, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, Celestial Pearl Danios, freshwater shrimp, snails, and other gentle nano fish. Their active midwater swimming behavior and brilliant glowing eyes make them a standout feature in planted aquascapes.
Scientific Name: Poropanchax luxophthalmus
Common Name: Neon Green Lampeye Killifish
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: Up to 1.5 Inches
Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Origin: Central Africa
If you're looking for a peaceful, elegant, and truly unique nano fish, the Neon Green Lampeye Killifish is an exceptional choice. Its glowing neon eyes, graceful schooling behavior, and compatibility with planted community aquariums make it a captivating addition to any freshwater display.
