Fish Species
Brevis Shell Dweller
Neolamprologus brevis
About
A small Lake Tanganyika shell-dweller in which a bonded pair commonly shares a single shell. It is less colonial than N. multifasciatus and N. similis. Provide fine sand, multiple appropriately sized shells and stable hard alkaline water.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Neolamprologus brevis
Origin Region
Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
5.5 cm | 2.2 in
Water Requirements
Lake TanganyikaTemperature
24–27°C
pH
7.8–9
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–20dKH
Min Tank Size
50L