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) & 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) & African Lungfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

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

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) & 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) & Apple Snail

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Assassin Snail

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

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 Neon Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🔴Not Recommended

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

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) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🔴Not Recommended

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Blind Cave Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful