Shell Dwellers - Multies
Shell Dwellers - Multies
By Clint Norwood
Species/genus: Neolamprologus multifasciatus ...
The multifasciatus will not be stopped by a few fry(or several) hanging around -they're a little different than some fish that won't spawn again with fry about. Just give them time. John
RE: Shell Dwellers?
Shell Dwellers Overview: Key Points, Tips & Tricks
Fry Overview: Key Points, Tips & Tricks
Do not give food to your new brood (Fry, small fishes) until they are able to consume it otherwise it will decay and pollute the tank.
SHELL DWELLER SAMPLER by Jerry Riegel
Summary: An introduction to the Lamprologus genus of Lake Tanganyikan shell dwelling cichlids, with notes on six species that Jerry has kept.
Shell Dweller Cichlid
Some of the smallest cichlids in the world, the multies can be kept in smaller aquariums.
Yellow Lab Cichlid ...
A great shell dweller, suitable for beginners and experienced fish keepers. Thanks to James Meehan for submitting this profile.
Main Colours:
Markings: ...
Like all shell dwellers sand is the ideal substrate. If gravel is too large it can prevent them from doing what comes natural to them. To be able to burry their shell like is prefered by shellies they need sand.
Profiles Tanganyika Shell Dwellers Lepidiolamprologus sp. "Hecqui Boulengeri complex"
Lepidiolamprologus sp. "Hecqui Boulengeri complex"
Scientific Name: Lepidiolamprologus sp. "Hecqui Boulengeri complex" ...
Mixing fish from different Lakes is not advisable, although cichlids from Lakes Victoria and Malawi can live together due to similar water parameters required. Thus the five "categories" are defined as follows : 1) Small Tanganyikan shell dwellers, ...
Aquarium behavior: This fish should be treated as a shell dweller. They are capable of fending for themselves without being aggressive to tankmates. The entire genus of Altolamprologus is ideal for Tanganyikan community environments.
Lamprologus ocellatus is a type of shell dweller from Lake Tanganyika. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its small size, appearance, and intelligence.
First of all you will need an empty tank, like below. This is my old rekord 120 that was used until a few days before for Tanganyikan fish and some shell dwellers, the media was kept mature in a separate tank that the fish were put in.
Not for the community tank, keep with similar sized Tanganyikan cichlids, which are not overly aggressive, such as Julidochromis or larger shell dwellers.
Temperature
24-27oC (75-81oF) ...
Their presence in the tank actually calms the other cichlids. When they see them out in the open, they figure it must be safe. Even your shell dwellers will spend more time out of their hiding places with these fish present.
 See also: Fish, Cichlid, Cichlids, Water, Fry
  
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