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[MattDe]

Neolamprologus multifasciatus is a tiny shell-dwelling cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika




I have been breeding them for years now, I have a good colony of about 40 strong. Once had more but sold a few.
Very cool fish, recommended for small tanks.

In my Lake Tanganyika tank I have ,

40 Muties - 3 - 4 breeding pairs, 15 Cyprichromis - 1 breeding pair.

The cyps are mouth brooding fish, the female looks after the young in their mouth till its time to give birth.

I will try and get some Cyprichromis photos soon.

Again not a recent pic, no cyps in this tank. Tank looks a bit empty with all my Cyprichromis darting around.






the multies breed in little shells, and look after their own young.





Enjoy

[MattDe]

I have fish available if anyone want any?

[magpie]

They look so cute!

Originally Posted by magpie

They look so cute!

They're not difficult to keep either so long as you keep the water quality within acceptable limits, due to their size a small colony can easily be housed in a 24" tank.

[magpie]

Stop trying to tempt me into getting more tanks! You bad influence!

Originally Posted by magpie

Stop trying to tempt me into getting more tanks! You bad influence!

Sorry, I was infected with Multiple tank syndrome (MTS) a long time ago.

[magpie]

Originally Posted by Pleccy

Sorry, I was infected with Multiple tank syndrome (MTS) a long time ago.

*Backs away from Pleccy*
Nooo! I don't want to catch your multiple tank disease - I can't afford it!

Originally Posted by magpie

*Backs away from Pleccy*
Nooo! I don't want to catch your multiple tank disease - I can't afford it!

It's quite contagious, it's the fishkeeping magazines that spread it.

[Melysia]

I stopped subscription to practical fishkeeping! I was so fed up of seeing 17 year olds with fantastic marine setups everything working to a T. Made me so angry...ok jealous