Brevis Shell Dweller tank mates
Neolamprologus brevis
4 rated pairings from the Brevis Shell Dweller care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Brevis Shell Dweller needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful fish that occupy different water zones
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Bottom dwellers that don't compete for shells and help clean substrate
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters that stay out of shell dweller territory
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Brevis Shell Dweller
Species whose own guides list Brevis Shell Dweller as a tank mate.
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