Shell Dwelling Cichlids, Live Fish, African Cichlids, Pet Essentials Warehouse.
Shell Dwelling Cichlids, Live Fish, African Cichlids, Pet Essentials Warehouse.

Shell Dwelling Cichlids

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Live Fish

Style: Shell Dwellers

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  • DOA Cover*
  • Insulated Box & Heat Pads
Shipping & Returns

All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).

We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.

We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.

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Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
  • DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
  • Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
  • Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
  • DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
  • DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.

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Introducing New Fish
Style

Shell Dwelling Cichlids

Neolamprologus Brevis (Shell Dwellers)

It is found in areas with scattered rocks and areas of open sand around the shoreline of the lake, in areas where the substrate is littered with empty snail shells. The setup should have open areas of sandy substrate to which should be added a good number of empty snail shells (see breeding section below). More shells should be provided than there are individual fish. The substrate should be at least 2″ deep as this species likes to dig. The water must be hard and alkaline.

Diet:

Live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet, although dried foods are usually accepted.

Behaviour:

A territorial species that will defend its shell and the small territory around it vigorously. It can be combined with species that inhabit other areas of the aquarium though. 

 

  • Tank Size: 50L for 2 Adults
  • Temperature: 24-28
  • pH: 7.5-9.0
  • Max Size: 6cm Males to 2.4″ (6cm), females to 1.4″ (3.5cm).
  • Lake Tanganyika.

 

*Product Photo is for reference only (Photo of actual fish as @ 14/07/23). Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.

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