Brevis Shelldweller Care Guide
Neolamprologus brevis
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Bioload Score
1400
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 2 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, with a preference for small live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia, supplemented with high-quality flake or pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Can be suitable for a Tanganyikan community tank with other species that appreciate similar water conditions and do not intrude on their territory. Avoid large or highly aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Neolamprologus brevis is known for its unique shell-dwelling behavior, where individuals or pairs claim empty snail shells as their homes, hiding inside for protection and breeding. This fascinating behavior makes them a popular choice for specialized Tanganyikan biotope aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males are typically larger and may have slightly more pronounced finnage than females.
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