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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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Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Ariopsis seemanni

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Colombian Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hyphessobrycon columbianus

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Common Pleco

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hypostomus plecostomus

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Pterygoplichthys pardalis

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Synodontis nigrita

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Common Whiptail Catfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Rineloricaria eigenmanni

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Congo Bichir

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Polypterus endlicheri congicus

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCongo Bichir: Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Tetraodon miurus

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Congo Tetra

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Phenacogrammus interruptus

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Hypancistrus contradens

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Convict Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Amatitlania nigrofasciata

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Copper Harlequin Rasbora

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Trigonostigma hengeli

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Corona Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Melanotaenia corona

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Melanotaenia duboulayi

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Crying Whiptail

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCrying Whiptail: Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cuban Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Nandopsis tetracanthus

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cuban Gar

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Atractosteus tristoechus

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cuckoo Catfish

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Synodontis multipunctatus

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCuckoo Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cupid Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Biotodoma cupido

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCupid Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cutteri Cichlid

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Amatitlania cutteri

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

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Cyprichromis Leptosoma

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Cyprichromis leptosoma

Possible with Caution
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Corydoras habrosus

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful

Shell Dweller (Multi) & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)

Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Pareutropius buffei

Not Recommended
Shell Dweller (Multi): Semi-AggressiveDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful