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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+
Showing 193 - 216 of 735 Tank Mates

Brevis Shelldweller & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)

Neolamprologus brevis · Ariopsis seemanni

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Colombian Tetra

Neolamprologus brevis · Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Common Pleco

Neolamprologus brevis · Hypostomus plecostomus

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)

Neolamprologus brevis · Pterygoplichthys pardalis

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)

Neolamprologus brevis · Synodontis nigrita

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Common Whiptail Catfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Rineloricaria eigenmanni

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Congo Bichir

Neolamprologus brevis · Polypterus endlicheri congicus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCongo Bichir: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)

Neolamprologus brevis · Tetraodon miurus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Congo Tetra

Neolamprologus brevis · Phenacogrammus interruptus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCongo Tetra: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)

Neolamprologus brevis · Hypancistrus contradens

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Convict Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Amatitlania nigrofasciata

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

Brevis Shelldweller & Copper Harlequin Rasbora

Neolamprologus brevis · Trigonostigma hengeli

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Corona Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Melanotaenia corona

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

Brevis Shelldweller & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Melanotaenia duboulayi

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

Brevis Shelldweller & Crying Whiptail

Neolamprologus brevis · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCrying Whiptail: Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Cuban Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Nandopsis tetracanthus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCuban Cichlid: Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Cuban Gar

Neolamprologus brevis · Atractosteus tristoechus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCuban Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Cuckoo Catfish

Neolamprologus brevis · Synodontis multipunctatus

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCuckoo Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Brevis Shelldweller & Cupid Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Biotodoma cupido

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCupid Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Cutteri Cichlid

Neolamprologus brevis · Amatitlania cutteri

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

Brevis Shelldweller & Cyprichromis Leptosoma

Neolamprologus brevis · Cyprichromis leptosoma

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)

Neolamprologus brevis · Corydoras habrosus

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)

Neolamprologus brevis · Pareutropius buffei

Not Recommended
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful

Brevis Shelldweller & Deep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra)

Neolamprologus brevis · Placidochromis electra

Possible with Caution
Brevis Shelldweller: Semi-AggressiveDeep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra): Semi-Aggressive