The classic and ever popular 'Multi' shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Known for forming dense colonies with adults having a high tolerance for crowding and accommodating young fish and fry. Differentiated from the very closely related N. similis by the absence of stripes on the face.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2023
Acquired a group with guaranteed male and female and a few younger fish from Ira Garner at the virtual TFCB 2023 Annual Auction. These are fun easy to keep shellies and they quickly established a colony with several spawns from original adults and now spawns from younger female. Huge aquascapers!
Species Spawned: Yes
These guys are spawning machines. Easy to see why colonies get overgrown so quickly. After just a few months I have already brought lots to local auctions.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Just leave'em with the parents and the colony is very tolerant. Talk about extended families! Daily BBS feedings and they grow like weeds.