The Best Dwarf Cichlids for Beginners | 水產百科網

Neolamprologusmultifasciatusarethesmallestcichlidsandtheeasiesttokeepifyouhavelimitedspacebutstillwanttoexperiencefascinatingcichlidbehavior.

Author: Marie Flanigan

The small, shell-dwelling multis from Lake Tanganyika are perfect for hobbyists who want to observe fascinating cichlid behaviors without dealing with large sizes or bad attitudes.

Cichlids are well known for their interesting behavior, and they generally make great aquarium inhabitants. Unfortunately, many cichlids are large fish with complex territorial interactions. They often require large aquariums with expensive rock arrangements to keep them from harming each other, making them impractical for many aquarists. Neolamprologus multifasciatus are the smallest cichlids and the easiest to keep if you have limited space but still want to experience fascinating cichlid behavior. These tiny shell dwellers live in colonies and are a joy to keep.

N. multifasciatus are native to the world’s longest lake, Lake Tanganyika, located in Ea...