Shell dweller (multies) care
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Shell dweller (multies) (Neolamprologus multifasciatus) grows to about 4.5 cm (1.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 54 liters (14 US gallons). Keep it at 23–26 °C (73–79 °F) with a pH of 7.5–9.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressivePrefers hard water
Adult size4.5 cm · 1.8 in
Smallest tank54 L · 14 gal
Temperature23–26 °C · 73–79 °F
pH7.5–9
GroupGroups of 3+
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gourami
Avoid with
German blue ramFancy goldfishParadise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoi
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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