Multifasciatus Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Multifasciatus in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (38 liters) for a small colony
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other small, peaceful Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different niches. Avoid aggressive or much larger tankmates.
• Special requirements: Requires a substrate of fine sand and an abundance of empty snail shells (e.g., escargot shells, turbo snail shells) to establish territories and breed. Provide plenty of open swimming space above the shell bed. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential to maintain pristine water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-80°F (24-27°C)

pH level

7.8-9.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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