Care and Compatibility of Multis Fish - Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Introduction

The multis fish has a small and elongated body, with a coloration that varies between shades of brown and yellow. They have multiple vertical bands on their body, hence their common name. They are territorial fish and typically inhabit burrows they dig in the sandy bottom of the aquarium.

Behavior

The multis fish, scientifically known as Neolamprologus multifasciatus, is a species of dwarf cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. They are known for their unique social behavior and their ability to form colonies in the aquarium.

Sexual Dimorphism

Sexual dimorphism in Neolamprologus multifasciatus is minimal and difficult to distinguish. Both males and females have a similar appearance, though males may be slightly larger and have more pointed fins.

Reproduction

The reproduction of multis fish is interesting as they form colonies with a complex social system. A dominant male mates with multiple females, and all colonies consist of one male and several females. The females lay their eggs in the burrows, and both the male and female care for the fry.

Aquarium Conditions

Neolamprologus multifasciatus, commonly known as the multies, requires an aquarium with stacked rocks to form structures and caves. It prefers alkaline water and a warm temperature. Aquarium décor should include small rocks and fine sand substrate. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a balanced diet.

Feeding

They are omnivorous and feed on a variety of foods, including small invertebrates, zooplankton, and plant matter. In the aquarium, they can be fed with commercial foods in the form of flakes, pellets, and frozen foods, as well as live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

Complexity

Caring for Neolamprologus multifasciatus can be moderately challenging. They are territorial fish and need enough space to form social hierarchies. It's recommended to keep them in a group of at least six individuals and in an African cichlid tank. They are omnivores and accept a variety of foods.

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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Neolamprologus multifasciatus (Multis Fish) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Multis Fish with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.

You can also find out the 81 species compatible with the Neolamprologus multifasciatus (Multis Fish) can live together.

Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.

Compatible species (81)

Compatible (12 Species)

Compatible without any restriction

Striped Raphael Catfish

Platydoras costatus

Golden Royal Pleco

Sturisoma aureum

Lemon Catfish

Hemiancistrus subviridis

Upside-Down Catfish

Synodontis nigriventris

Nerite Snail

Neritina sp

Clown Pleco

Panaqolus maccus

Pictus Catfish

Pimelodus pictus

Royal Pleco

Panaque nigrolineatus

Anentome Helena

Anentome helena

IndoPlanorbis Exustus

Planorbis planorbis

Horned Snail

Tyloperlamania sp

Spotted Dora Catfish

Agamyxus pectinifrons

Similar Sizes (2 Species)

They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.

Suckermouth catfish

Hypostomus plecostomus

Fire Fish Dragon Blood

Aulonocara Firefish

With Reservation (6 Species)

Si el gobio es muy grande podría arrastrar las conchas del pez multi por el fondo del acuario si nada cerca de ellas.

Dragon Violet Goby

Gobioides broussonnetii

Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.

Veil tail Goldfish

Carassius auratus I

Telescope goldfish

Carassius auratus II

Comet Goldfish

Carassius auratus III

Celestial eye goldfish

Carassius auratus V

Apple Snail

Pomacea bridgesii

Showdown over territory (2 Species)

Fish can live together as long as the space is spacious enough to delimit a territory, otherwise there may be aggressions for competing for the territory.

Pearl Cichlid

Altolamprologus Calvus

Kribensis Cichlid

Pelvicachromis pulcher

Considerable size difference (5 Species)

They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.

Suckermouth Catfish

Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri

Electric Blue Cichlid

Andinoacara pulcher

Red Terror Fish

Mesoheros festae

Flag Cichlid

Mesonauta festivus

Elephant Fish

Gnathonemus petersii

Compatible if space is enough (54 Species)

They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.