Shell Dweller
Shell Dweller is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 75-81°F (24-27°C) and a pH of 7.8-9.
Also searched as: shell dweller, neolamprologus multifasciatus
Quick facts
Tiny Tanganyikan cichlid. Lives in snail shells. Colony spawner.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-81°F (24-27°C) |
| pH | 7.8-9 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | 4 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Frontosamin tank 125 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 8-9. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Peacock Cichlidmin tank 55 gal
Temperature overlap 76-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.6. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Neon Blue-Eyemin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Rabbit Snailmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 76-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.4. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 77-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Endler Livebearermin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 7.8-8.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (7.8-9 vs 6.5-7.5).
Jewel Cichlidmin tank 30 galRainbow Sharkmin tank 50 galRed Tailed Black Sharkmin tank 55 gal- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (7.8-9 vs 6-7.5).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 80-81°F is too narrow.
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