Red Fin Shell Dweller
Tanganyikan Cichlid
Intermediate
Territorial
All levels
Care LevelIntermediate
TemperamentTerritorial
Min Tank Size75 L
Adult Size
1.5-2.5 in (4-6 cm)
Temperature
24-28°C
pH Range
7.8-9.0
Water Hardness
Hard / Alkaline (10-20 dGH)
Diet
Carnivore/Omnivore
Social & Grouping
Colony or pair (species-dependent)
About this fish
Red Fin Shell Dweller is a Lake Tanganyika cichlid needing hard, alkaline water. This group ranges from tiny shell-dwellers to large Frontosa, so check the specific species' adult size and setup.
Care tips
- Hard, alkaline water with the right decor — shells for shell-dwellers, rock for others.
- Adult size varies enormously across this group — confirm the species before stocking.
- Feed appropriately: many are micro-predators; avoid excess for the smaller species.
Recommended feeding · AQA range
StapleAQA Cichlid Colour Enhancercolour-enhancing cichlid food
TreatAQA Brineshrimp Flakeshigh-protein conditioning flake
RAKKAD AQUA · Aquatic Fish Care · Ref RA-FSH-0328
SCANfull care guide on the Rakkad Aqua hub
