Similis Shell-Dweller (Neolamprologus similis)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNeolamprologus similis

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asSimilis, Striped Shell-Dweller

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size2.2 in

Minimum tank size15 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Small striped shell-dweller with fine vertical bars extending onto the head, distinguishing it from the plainer multifasciatus.

Difficulty and care for the Similis Shell-Dweller

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Tiny but feisty within its shell territory; colony-friendly and only aggressive at the scale of a few inches around its shell.

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