HomeFreshwater aquarium fishAfrican cichlidsNeolamprologus multifasciatus Neolamprologus multifasciatus Scientific name: Neolamprologus multifasciatus Boulenger, 1906 Neolamprologus multifasciatus is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 4 cm (1.6 in). In the aquarium it needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and a pH of 8.0–9.0. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Neolamprologus multifasciatus care at a glanceCommunity tankNot suitableAdult size4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank40 L (11 US gal)Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)pH8.0–9.0Hardness15–25 dGH (268–446 ppm)DietCarnivore BiologyShell-dweller; each individual has its own shell. Congregates in large groups but stay as pairs in very small territories. Pairs have their shells very close together. Feeds on plankton that slowly pass by above the colony.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameNeolamprologus multifasciatusFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length4.0EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - ?; dH range: 15 - 25 benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More african cichlidsNeolamprologus splendensParacyprichromis nigripinnisParananochromis caudifasciatusNeolamprologus leleupiNeolamprologus buescheriNeolamprologus brichardiSee all african cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026