The African lamprey is a tropical fish of the family Caddisflies, genus Poropanchax, originating from the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon in West Africa. Its body color is translucent and deep gray throughout its body, which is more subdued than other tropical fish. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the African lamprey and how to keep it.
What is an African Lamp Eye?
The African lamprey is a tropical fish in the family Caddisflies, genus Poropanchax. The African lamprey originates from the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon in West Africa.The body color of the African lamp-eye is translucent and deep gray throughout the body, which is more subdued than other tropical fish. However, the most distinctive feature of the African lamp-eye is that the upper part of its eye glows blue when light hits it. This feature has given it the name "lamp(lamp)eye.
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How to keep African lamprey
The African Lamp Eye is an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of the African Lamp Eye is approximately 2 to 3 years. Its body size is about 3 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water (especially soft water), with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The African Lamprey is classified as a tropical fish, so if kept in Japan, it will require a heater in winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the African lamprey has a mild temperament. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, the African Lamprey may be beaten up, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress.Recommended species for mixing with African lamprey are small fish such as neon tetras and other calasin species and red fin fish. When kept with neon tetras and other species that swim in groups, African lamprey may also swim in groups with them. If you place African lamprey with medium-sized tropical fish, please make sure that they have a place to hide by adding water plants to prevent them from being chased and injuring themselves.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep African lamprey want to breed them. Breeding African Lamprey is relatively easy if you keep a large number of them in a tank. To distinguish between male and female African Lamprey, males have a colored caudal fin, while females do not and have a transparent caudal fin.Then, once you are sure that the male and female are in the right place, it is the water plants to attach the eggs to. We recommend water plants such as willow moss and lyssia as good breeding plants for African lamprey. The eggs are very small, so check the surface of the aquatic plants daily, and if you find any eggs, place them first in a separate aquarium from the adults. After they hatch, it is important to feed them several times a day as you would any other tropical fish.
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What to look for when keeping an African Lamp Eye
The African Lamp Eye is recommended for its ease of keeping and for its ability to mix with other species. It is especially recommended for beginners and those who are not familiar with tropical fish. This is because they are not very flashy. For example, a single guppy is a pretty picture, and stands out from the crowd, for better or worse. Therefore, when they are mixed with other fish, they are sometimes not so good. On the other hand, the African Lamprey is not showy, so it does not disturb the tropical fish it is kept with. However, it would be boring if it had no features at all, so when the room becomes darker and the light in the eyes becomes more noticeable, it becomes attractive in a way that other varieties are not.The African Lamp Eye is one of the most popular tropical fish for a long time because of its shiny blue eyes, although its body color is not so impressive. Therefore, many specialty stores carry them. If you have a chance to see an African Lamprey at a specialty store, I recommend you to take a look.
