Multis (Shell Dweller) Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Omnivore (micro foods)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
7.80–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore (micro foods)
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Shell spawner; rapid colony growth; gentle filtration preferred.
Notes
Colony shell-dweller; requires abundant empty Neothauma or substitute shells.