Shell Dwellers | My favorite nano fish (Neolamprologus multifasciatus & Lamprologus ocellatus gold)

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  • Here are my 2 shell dwellers: Neolamprologus multifasciatus and Lamprologus ocellatus gold. They are nano fish with BIG attitude! These dwarf cichlids are also known as shellies or shell dwelling cichlids because they use large snail shells to hide and spawn in. They originate from lake Tanganyika in Africa. I have had sucsess in breeding the multies but not the ocellatus yet.
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  • @sd_Raiders
    @sd_Raiders 5 років тому +7

    Dont flatten out the sand, they do that so the current will carry the food to their shells for their babies

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 5 років тому +6

    I have six in a 40 breeder with over 50 shells. Many have been completely buried. Their temporary roommates are 10 2-3" rainbows. I never thought a fish could out-compete rainbows for food, but these Goldies practically knock the rainbows out of the tank. In fact, when I was gravel vaccing, the dominant male waged an all out war on the tube... before he switched to my arm... which he kept biting. If these guys got 2 feet long and lived in the ocean the world's beaches would be empty! I love the multies too - next on my list!
    Such a wonderful video to watch and relax to!

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      They are so crazy yet so fun. Definetly became my fav fish. Tiny sharks haha

  • @VoicesofSlumber
    @VoicesofSlumber 5 років тому +17

    Very nice! i would add more shells tho. This is the least i've seen in most shell dwellers i've researched recently.

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому +7

      I can definetly add more ^_^

    • @jasontexas6557
      @jasontexas6557 5 років тому +1

      Graeme Patrick. Quit trolling. This is a great video, plenty of shells, lovely voice, In fact, watching this video was the greatest experience of my life!!!

    • @officialbigmemes
      @officialbigmemes 4 роки тому +5

      Jason Texas trolling? they recommend 5 shells per fish

    • @korkser
      @korkser 4 роки тому +3

      @@jasontexas6557 shut up white knight

    • @Mrleekidman
      @Mrleekidman 4 роки тому

      My old take was smaller but it had loads of shells, I had two males and 3 females, they all had their own shells and use to breed all the time.

  • @enyang6583
    @enyang6583 5 років тому

    I love this tank so much

  • @Brantov
    @Brantov 5 років тому

    Very nice video, interesting and beautiful.

  • @Streach26
    @Streach26 4 роки тому +1

    You need more shells 10 is not enough for 5 fish

  • @JustMyFish
    @JustMyFish 5 років тому

    Cool thanks enjoyed the video 😊👍❤

  • @matthewmoorecichlids2323
    @matthewmoorecichlids2323 5 років тому +2

    How do you like cleaning the inside glass around ?😂 mine bite me so bad. Ocellatus have been my tank a while now but Shellie Cichlids are so awesome I’ve had 6 different kinds and loved them all. Neolamprologus Similis are my favorite. I let the algae do its thing I just can’t win when you have tons of fry.

    • @luccalourencini1751
      @luccalourencini1751 5 років тому +1

      @L0g1st1cs_Man or they just hated when you put your hand in their territory... Think about It.... eu 😂

    • @matthewmoorecichlids2323
      @matthewmoorecichlids2323 5 років тому +1

      Lucca Lourencini oh mine hate my hand soooo much!😂

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      I use one hand to clean the glass and in another I hold tongs or a chopstick and distract them with it. They cant bite two things at once 😉

  • @swannydeehosinpepper9655
    @swannydeehosinpepper9655 4 роки тому

    Hello, I would like your opinion on something.. Is is OK to use sea shells instead of the ones that I mostly see in other videos ?? I really want to breed some of the shell dwellers and saw that you have a few in your tank.. I used to live at the beach and have tons of those kind of shells and just thought I would ask.. I would probably boil them just for sterilization purposes.. Thanks for sharing your tanks with all of us out here..

  • @DreamWeaverPets
    @DreamWeaverPets 3 роки тому

    Ours too

  • @brittanyberzin7142
    @brittanyberzin7142 2 роки тому

    Do you prefer the multis or gold ocellatus?

  • @AlexK-ew1mo
    @AlexK-ew1mo 3 роки тому

    If all you had was a 10 gallon, how many would you put in there?

  • @bigdawgaquatics8657
    @bigdawgaquatics8657 2 роки тому

    A low boy would be a great tank with them 50gal

  • @stewartgraham2495
    @stewartgraham2495 3 роки тому

    I think you need more shells plenty more

  • @InfinityPets
    @InfinityPets 5 років тому +1

    One day when I have a fish room I definitely wanna have these fish!

  • @fishguyglen931
    @fishguyglen931 5 років тому

    I got some today 😁🤘😁

  • @paulofurtado4925
    @paulofurtado4925 3 роки тому

    Needs a lot more sand but its probably too late as its a 2 year video

  • @coryandrews3947
    @coryandrews3947 2 роки тому

    ger a lowboy, perfet for those guys.

  • @jensmith8404
    @jensmith8404 9 місяців тому

    hi, what lighting and K rating is on this tank? thanks

  • @rockybettas5839
    @rockybettas5839 5 років тому +1

    Moar shells! I've had losses from them fighting over shells. Beautiful setup though!

  • @liangevan4007
    @liangevan4007 3 роки тому

    how is the fish ?? Did they breed?

  • @missykim510
    @missykim510 5 років тому +1

    Wow, these are the coolest fish ever! I love watching all their unique behaviours.

  • @rachela2727
    @rachela2727 5 років тому +1

    I've really been thinking about getting these guys💓 have you seen Rachel O' Leary's? They are thriving

  • @mario13704
    @mario13704 Рік тому

    Do you still have some ?

  • @vampgaia
    @vampgaia 5 років тому

    I have 4 of these little shelliies. (Oscalotus) 3 have a shell and 1 was being picked on. I moved him because I was afraid he was going to be killed. I have 3 in a 20 gallon long. Should i put the 4th one back or try to get another couple to spread out the aggression? Thanks & enjoy your vacation.

  • @sunnycal2293
    @sunnycal2293 5 років тому +1

    That was the first time I've seen one swim in a shell. Pretty neat and cute!

  • @VStag
    @VStag 5 років тому

    Awesome Video Thanks for sharing FishFam NJAE19

  • @madturtle8826
    @madturtle8826 3 роки тому

    They look great. I am going to be setting up a shell sweller tank here soon. Either a 40g breeder or 55g. I have a pair of peacock gudgeons that spawn NON STOP and it always seems to happen right after a water change. I am looking forward to setting up this tank
    Question-Do you buffer the water and if so, with what?

  • @MichaelHendriks1993
    @MichaelHendriks1993 4 роки тому

    Anyone who can tell me how many multis I can keep in a 60x30x30cm aquarium?

  • @felipegoes4589
    @felipegoes4589 5 років тому

    Good night, where i can find some shells like that? In internet plz, i'm from Brazil! Thanks

  • @Davi_uk
    @Davi_uk 4 роки тому

    Do you have use Aragonite sand in a multi tank or are you just using pool filter sand/ other sand? Thanks in advance

  • @tobaccojohn9664
    @tobaccojohn9664 3 роки тому

    Love your set up, I'm local and would like to get some this year from you. Jason's tank is a 50 lowboy btw.

  • @McGyverFan
    @McGyverFan 5 років тому

    Thank you so much Creative Pet Keeping for this video. I want to get some of these guys but didn't know anything about them. This was so educational & informative. Thank you! Where can a person get shells @?

  • @Fishaholic
    @Fishaholic 5 років тому

    That's a beautiful aquarium with nice substrate and some cool fish 👍

  • @felipegoes4589
    @felipegoes4589 4 роки тому

    Hello! Nice vídeo!! I need some shesll, u can tell me some website? Thanks

  • @Kobalt2772
    @Kobalt2772 4 роки тому

    I've been looking to get some. I'm glad to see you're part of the GCCA. Will you be at the usual winter swap meets?

  • @jackietrinidad8607
    @jackietrinidad8607 3 роки тому

    Hello, wondering where you got the shells? Thanks 😊

  • @Mr345696
    @Mr345696 3 роки тому

    Beautiful fish! What type of sand are you using?

  • @karunald
    @karunald 4 роки тому

    Do you have an opinion on Caudopunctatus?

  • @swannydeehosinpepper9655
    @swannydeehosinpepper9655 4 роки тому

    Blood worms with a large water change will get them to spawn.. Every Time.. I would Not keep any other fish in the tank, if you want them to spawn and be successful at giving you some babies.. Also, I would put in 5 more shells and locate them on one end of the tank and the other end.. Since you have two males, keeping the shells on separate ends will work best.. Very clean tank and nice looking Shellies.. Great job on the Multies !! Several babies, Awesome !! Very good idea to let the lighting from the above tank to light up the one on the bottom..

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  4 роки тому

      I recently realized the bloodworm waterchange combo and I've raising lots of babies 😃

  • @wyomingadventures
    @wyomingadventures 5 років тому

    Interesting fish thank you for sharing love your tank❤🐠🐟🐡😊

  • @nascar0509
    @nascar0509 5 років тому

    Her name is Mi-shell.... 🤔🙄😁

  • @jestksnfp
    @jestksnfp 4 роки тому

    Hi nice the video And your fish tank any frys ?

  • @tommy2tone8650
    @tommy2tone8650 5 років тому

    Nice shell dwellers. New sub. Saw your fish keepers profile on the wonder of cichlids page. Great video.

  • @timcai8231
    @timcai8231 5 років тому

    Ocellatus are notorious bout eating their own fry, maybe it wasn't the guppies fault...

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      I need to get better at pulling the shells so I can try and raise a spawn in a hang on the back container.

  • @mikef3300
    @mikef3300 5 років тому

    I really like these lake tanganyika shell dwellers but they like a higher ph I’ve heard. I tried to set up a tank for them and added crushed coral to the sand hoping to get the ph higher but I still wasn’t able to reach a ph higher then 7 so I gave up on them. They are a beautiful fish and their behavior is what I found most interesting. Maybe I’ll try them once I figure out a way to provide them with the right water parameters. Cool video

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      If you get captive bred fish you can get away with lower pH. Its better to work with the pH you have ^_^

  • @Dpeppers
    @Dpeppers 5 років тому

    Can you make a video on how you do micro worms and other live foods I’m interested to see how you do it

  • @jlathem56
    @jlathem56 5 років тому

    Cool breeds. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @ocmvl_mav6153
    @ocmvl_mav6153 5 років тому

    Great video and great fish. I’ve got 4 of these guys in my 29 gallon. I would recommend about 20 more shells

  • @jackiejax2013
    @jackiejax2013 5 років тому

    Where did you get the shells? Awesome video!

  • @haywardurbangarden7153
    @haywardurbangarden7153 5 років тому

    Water change day and a new video to watch while I do it!!! Yay!

  • @AquaApprentice
    @AquaApprentice 5 років тому

    Great looking fish. Fun to see them Flare at each other.

  • @selene-wolf5872
    @selene-wolf5872 5 років тому

    How much do these fish usually sell for?

  • @victorsbettas710
    @victorsbettas710 5 років тому

    have you thought of selling some of these guys once they have fry?

  • @carlhanzrivera4746
    @carlhanzrivera4746 5 років тому

    You have a very healthy and pretty appearance. I love you videos.

  • @alexmouritsen5750
    @alexmouritsen5750 5 років тому

    Can cherry shrimp go with shell dwellers?

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      They will eat the shrimp as they are very territorial and predatory

  •  5 років тому

    40 breeder? Absolutely!

  • @bmrigs
    @bmrigs 5 років тому

    She's got nice hands...

  • @h20aklandfng63
    @h20aklandfng63 5 років тому

    U got 2 get 2 Petco during the dollar per gallon sales and get those lil buggers a 40g

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      Oneday. I cant have to many big tanks in my appartment..they barely let me have one 55gal

  • @bigmiguel80
    @bigmiguel80 5 років тому

    I want some!! Been wanting shellies for awhile, are they from a lfs, on-line, or a swap?

  • @dailodai9586
    @dailodai9586 3 роки тому

    feeding gets me excited as well

  • @_acb
    @_acb 5 років тому

    Just add more shells....

  • @626faraz626
    @626faraz626 5 років тому

    Please do a species spotlight on German blue ram and gold ram

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      Ive actaully never owned them before..but if I ever do or if one of my friends have some I will ^_^

  • @alialsafar1764
    @alialsafar1764 5 років тому

    Thanks for the info and fantastic fish you are very beautiful

  • @pamelafox5882
    @pamelafox5882 5 років тому

    I hope you're going to be at aquashella in Dallas in March, I would love to meet you.

  • @hazzy6866
    @hazzy6866 5 років тому

    I thought bettas would be your favourite nano fish

  • @nozr1383
    @nozr1383 5 років тому

    I want multies, but they are hard to acquire around here.

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому +1

      I hope more people breed them because they are such lovely entry level shellies

  • @yukihana3532
    @yukihana3532 5 років тому

    Lol guppy jail 😂

  • @FishingKing754
    @FishingKing754 5 років тому

    Hi, love your set-ups. What kind of filtration are you running for both tanks? Thanks

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому +2

      I am using an external hang on the back filter with a sponge blocking the intake. Both filters are different brands but seem to work the same. I am considering switching everything to sponge filters though.

    • @FishingKing754
      @FishingKing754 5 років тому

      Thank you! I have a hang on back, but keeping the sand out of the magnet has been a headache

  • @felipegoes4589
    @felipegoes4589 5 років тому

    This Vídeo is amazing!!

  • @bigslyhoover8262
    @bigslyhoover8262 5 років тому

    Awesome awesome love this tank set up

  • @ilovefishfisharecute7335
    @ilovefishfisharecute7335 5 років тому

    I love your fish

  • @bettymaverick1098
    @bettymaverick1098 5 років тому

    These fish are fascinating.

  • @dennisruedel
    @dennisruedel 5 років тому +1

    I enjoyed this video very much! I live in Chicago and would be interested in 8 multies at the next swap. How could we arrange this, so I can for sure get them? Thanks very much.

    • @CreativePetKeeping
      @CreativePetKeeping  5 років тому

      My babies need to grow up but I'll ask Jason from Primetimeaquatics because he has a huge group so he might be able to sell you some. You can comment on his newest video and ask him as well.