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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+
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Compatible on paper, but will Shell Dweller (Multi) 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 Shell Dweller (Multi) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Shell Dweller (Multi)
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Shell Dweller (Multi) & Kabia rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Abei Puffer

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Achara Catfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Adolfo Cory

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Corydoras adolfoi

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Adonis Pleco

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Acanthicus adonis

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Aequidens diadema

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Afra Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Arowana

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

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 Clawed Frog

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Dwarf Frog

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Jewel Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Knifefish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Pike

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & African Pipefish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Agassiz Cory

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Chilatherina alleni

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Alligator Gar

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive