CheckMyFishTankMulti Shell Dweller care
Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A tiny shell living cichlid for hard, alkaline water and a sandy tank.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Crushed flakes, frozen foods, baby brine shrimp.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Multi Shell Dweller in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Multi Shell Dweller need different water temperatures.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
- Discus: Discus and Multi Shell Dweller need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Multi Shell Dweller.
Questions
What size tank does a Multi Shell Dweller need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 6. Adults grow to about 1.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Multi Shell Dweller like?
75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 7.5 to 8.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Multi Shell Dweller should I keep together?
Keep 6 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Multi Shell Dweller eat?
Crushed flakes, frozen foods, baby brine shrimp. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.