Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: 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
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2023
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes