Moderate
Lamprologus comp. mutondwe
24–27°C · pH 7.5–9 · 200L
£18.99
A tiny Lake Tanganyika shell-dwelling cichlid that forms colonies around empty shells, ideal for dedicated hard-water shell-bed setups.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Multi Shell-Dweller bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A tiny Lake Tanganyika shell-dwelling cichlid that forms colonies around empty shells, ideal for dedicated hard-water shell-bed setups.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Multi Shell-Dweller (Neolamprologus multifasciatus) is one of the classic tiny shell-dwelling cichlids from Lake Tanganyika. The old supplier name used Lamprologus multifasciatus; the current anchor is Neolamprologus multifasciatus, with the older name treated as synonym/trade residue.
| Adult size | Up to about 4 cm total length |
|---|---|
| Minimum aquarium | 40 litres for a small colony; larger shell beds are easier |
| Water | 24-27°C, pH 7.5-9.0, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Micro pellets, frozen foods and small live foods |
| Temperament | Colony shell-dweller; small but defensive around shells |
Use fine sand and many empty shells, because FishBase notes each individual uses its own shell and pairs keep shells very close together. Give the colony space to dig and rearrange the shell bed.
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