Fishician®Diet
Carnivore/Omnivore – baby brine shrimp, micro pellets, crushed flake, cyclops
Aquarium species profile
Neolamprologus Multifasciatus
Neolamprologus multifasciatus · Africa (Lake Tanganyika — sandy southern areas)
Minimum tank15 gal
Adult size1.5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.8–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Other small shell dwellers, small Tanganyika cichlids; best as species-only colony
Tank mates to avoid
Large cichlids (will eat shells and fish), aggressive fish
Care notes
World's smallest cichlid — tiny but feisty. Lives in and around empty snail shells (Neothauma shells). Colonies form fascinating social structures with dominant male, several females, and juveniles. Males are twice the size of females. Easy to breed in captivity. Provide plenty of small shells (escargot shells work well). Highly entertaining nano cichlid.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.