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Brevis Shelldweller Tank Mates & Compatibility

Brevis Shelldweller

Neolamprologus brevis

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size6 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 2+
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Compatible on paper, but will Brevis Shelldweller fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Brevis Shelldweller to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Brevis Shelldweller
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Brevis Shelldweller & Abei Puffer

Neolamprologus brevis · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Achara Catfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Adolfo Cory

Neolamprologus brevis · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Adonis Pleco

Neolamprologus brevis · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Neolamprologus brevis · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Neolamprologus brevis · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Neolamprologus brevis · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Afra Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Arowana

Neolamprologus brevis · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & African Butterfly Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Anomalochromis thomasi

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & African Butterfly Fish

Neolamprologus brevis · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Clawed Frog

Neolamprologus brevis · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Dwarf Frog

Neolamprologus brevis · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & African Jewel Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Knifefish

Neolamprologus brevis · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Pike

Neolamprologus brevis · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & African Pipefish

Neolamprologus brevis · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Agassiz Cory

Neolamprologus brevis · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Allen's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Alligator Gar

Neolamprologus brevis · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Alligator Pleco

Neolamprologus brevis · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful