HomeCompare fishBlackbarred limia vs Lampeye panchax Blackbarred limia vs Lampeye panchax: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Lampeye panchax is best kept in a species tank.The Lampeye panchax is aggressive towards other fish.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 7.0–8.0 suits both.Side by sideBlackbarred limiaLampeye panchaxAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank–20 L (5 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)pH7.0–8.06.0–8.0Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulAggressiveCommunity tankGoodNot suitableCare levelEasyDifficultDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciataLampeye panchaxMicropanchax macrophthalmus