Scientific Name: Poropanchax Normani

Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

Approximate purchase size : 1.5 - 3.5cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
An easy fish to keep

How large can they grow?
4cm

Where in the world are they from?
Largely distriuted amongst Africa

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Will happily live in groups

What water conditions do they require?
A pH range of 6.0 - 7.4 and a temperature of 24-28 degrees Celsius.

What should you feed them?
An Omnivorous species, will happily feed on a range of flakes, pellets and sinking foods but should be suplemented with frozen foods.

How compatible are they with other fish?
A peaceful species, due to its size should only be kept with similarly small fish.

Can they be bred in captivity?
Like many Tetra, will scatter eggs amongst fine leaved plants. Eggs should be removed to hatch in a separate aquarium, once hatched fry can be placed back with parents if desired.