{"product_id":"blue-green-lampeye-killifish-procatopus-aberrans-wild-large-aquarium-glaser","title":"Blue‑green Lampeye Killifish (Procatopus aberrans)  Wild - Large - Aquarium Glaser","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eProcatopus aberrans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue‑green Lampeye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Procatopodidae (African lampeyes \/ killifish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eProcatopus aberrans\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking \u003cstrong\u003eWest African lampeye killifish\u003c\/strong\u003e, best known for its \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant reflective “lamp” eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e and metallic blue‑green sheen along the flanks. 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Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigeria and Cameroon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainforest streams and forest–savannah transition zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to lightly tannin‑stained streams with \u003cstrong\u003emoderate current and high oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laterite, clay, stones, leaf litter; sparse aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, \u003cem\u003eP. aberrans\u003c\/em\u003e is often found schooling in flowing sections of small rivers and creeks under forest cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: ~5–5.5 cm (2–2.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: slightly smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly 3–5 years in aquaria with excellent care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims of very large sizes (8–12 cm) sometimes appear online but are \u003cstrong\u003enot supported\u003c\/strong\u003e by ichthyological or hobby references. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C (72–79 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxygen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (strongly recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003esensitive to nitrogenous waste\u003c\/strong\u003e, so pristine water quality is critical. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~75 L \/ 20 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 specimens (schooling fish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark sand or fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood, rocks, dense side\/background planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added current via powerhead or directional filter return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight‑fitting lid – \u003cstrong\u003estrong jumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer tank footprint is preferred over height to allow for natural schooling behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmnivorous, with a strong preference for small live foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive\/frozen: Daphnia, baby brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry foods: High‑quality flake or micro‑pellets (supplemental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular live or frozen food greatly enhances colour and condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; 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