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Shell Dweller (Multi) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Shell Dweller (Multi)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (6/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature24–27°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingGroup of 4+
Showing 1 - 24 of 147 Tank Mates

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Butterfly Fish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Pantodon buchholzi

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Jewel Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Amano Shrimp

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Caridina multidentata

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Amazon Puffer

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Colomesus asellus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Assassin Snail

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bala Shark

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bamboo Shrimp

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Black Pacu

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Colossoma macropomum

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Black Skirt Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Cyrtocara moorii

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Melanotaenia boesemani

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBoeseman's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bristlenose Pleco

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Ancistrus cirrhosus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bronze Corydoras

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Corydoras aeneus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBronze Corydoras: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Exodon paradoxus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bumblebee Goby (Brackish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Brachygobius xanthozonus

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBumblebee Goby (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cardinal Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Paracheirodon axelrodi

🔴Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCardinal Tetra: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Celebes Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Marosatherina ladigesi

🟡Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCelebes Rainbowfish: Peaceful