Paul_Obermiller Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I am thinking about getting a shell dweller tank and was wondering if there should be any fish I should stay away from? I know gold ocellatus are pretty aggressive. I like the similis and black ocellatus so if that gives you guys any direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I want to do a shell dweller tank with a 50 gal lowboy and want the Neolamprologus multifasciatus. They are awesome looking and breed like rabbits...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 1:38 PM, ARMYVET said: I want to do a shell dweller tank with a 50 gal lowboy and want the Neolamprologus multifasciatus. They are awesome looking and breed like rabbits...LOL Do you know what the difference is between the similis and the multifaciatus? They look like the same fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) On 7/3/2021 at 1:41 PM, Paul_Obermiller said: Do you know what the difference is between the similis and the multifaciatus? They look like the same fish. Neolamprologus similis is very similar, but whereas the vertical stripes on Neolamprologus multifasciatus run from the gill cover to the base of the tail, on Edited July 3, 2021 by ARMYVET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 And similis are slightly bigger apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Here is a video I found.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 2:36 PM, ARMYVET said: Here is a video I found.... Look at those teeth on the similis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 10:22 AM, Paul_Obermiller said: Look at those teeth on the similis. Go ahead and give them a good petting…lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 So which ones do you like better? I have watched that video a few times and still come back to the MULTIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 2:26 PM, ARMYVET said: So which ones do you like better? I have watched that video a few times and still come back to the MULTIS Sorry it took so long to get back, I've been busy lol. I like the similis more but the Gold Ocellatus is what I'm going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSH OUTDOORS Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Let me know if you have any questions setting up your Shelly tank. I have pretty much everything but similis and ocellatus. That isn't because I don't like or want them, just ran out of space for now. There are a few oddball Shellies out there that I think should be more popular than they are. Check out a few journals I have linked below for details on a few. Happy to answer any other questions you might have if you don't get them from the journals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Obermiller Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 12:05 AM, DSH OUTDOORS said: Let me know if you have any questions setting up your Shelly tank. I have pretty much everything but similis and ocellatus. That isn't because I don't like or want them, just ran out of space for now. There are a few oddball Shellies out there that I think should be more popular than they are. Check out a few journals I have linked below for details on a few. Happy to answer any other questions you might have if you don't get them from the journals. Do you have any experience with lamprologus caudopunctatus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSH OUTDOORS Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I currently have 6 younger ones. Only a matter of time before they start breeding. I might have to move them out of the tank with my Julie Ornatus. I cannot tell yet if they prefer the shells or rock work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyBird Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 5:38 AM, DSH OUTDOORS said: I currently have 6 younger ones. Only a matter of time before they start breeding. I might have to move them out of the tank with my Julie Ornatus. I cannot tell yet if they prefer the shells or rock work. Caudopuncts are rock spawners, but the fry use the shells as a club house, I’ve seen the adults use shells when juveniles if no rock work in tank, but after a while the start living under/near the sponge filter. So add both options. If you have punks and multies in the same tank, you will see disputes in regards to shell ownership. You can get away with less shells for punks, 2-3 for multies. But still adult punks stay closer to the rocks. All said and done, this is from my experience with WC, not sure if tank bred fish differ in domestic living choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben P. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 There is a particular YouTuber that makes great videos on shell dwellers and has all of them you have been talking about (don't know if I can say who) just do a bit of looking there and I'm sure you'll find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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