How to Set Up a Shell Dweller Fish Tank: Six Different Species Featured!

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@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Here is the amazon affiliate link for the escargot shells perfect for most shell dwellers: amzn.to/2WxxUxP More information on Neolamprologus multifasciatus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqrQgIadfsh3qdU
@glennlowry2087
@glennlowry2087 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to order some shell dwellers from Primetime Aquatics Jason that does a prime time Aquatics I would like to order some shell dwellers of my name is Glenn loury I live at 1080 Terrace apartment 1111 Muskegon Michigan phone number is 231-683-6282
@PC9JEFF
@PC9JEFF 5 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe you don't have more subcribers. Pleasant voice and very good content. I wish you the best in the future and always look forward to new videos from you. J
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching.
@curiousbunny2573
@curiousbunny2573 3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Well, two years later! You and your wife are responsible for happy, more educated fish keepers, as well as the happy and healthy lives of COUNTLESS FISH! 🐠 🐟
@wolvesden7777
@wolvesden7777 4 жыл бұрын
left the hobby a few years back and this video is giving me the shellie fever again lol
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! : -)
@joesenn8910
@joesenn8910 5 жыл бұрын
As someone looking to get back into the hobby after several years away, I really appreciate these educational videos you do. I believe they can help me to avoid some mistakes along the way. Thank you.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching!
@Snowflake3981
@Snowflake3981 5 жыл бұрын
Love seeing all your shellies! Agree with you on the challenges with plants in these tanks, mine love to move the sand and my Val often gets uprooted and I need to replant. These guys are so much fun to watch and they have the cutest little fry.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Snowflake3981 Glad you like them too. 😀
@garg4531
@garg4531 Жыл бұрын
For plants I’d recommend floating plants - can’t uproot or bury them XD Plus they’re great for sucking up the extra nutrients
@catfishcave379
@catfishcave379 5 жыл бұрын
Feisty isn't the word for it - terrors of the sea is more like it; while cleaning the gravel (and moving shells) today, I got bitten 37 times (yeah, i always count now) by my dominant male gold ocellatus. I even tried chasing him with my giant pentapus (my hand) and he wouldn't back down. Then he stares me down. Three ocellatus ( he killed three others), 50 shells, 40g breeder - no fry. I think I should set up a multi tank... Thanks for the great video - now excuse me while I go to the hospital to have my arm reattached.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Catfish Cave That’s hilarious! Your hand will grow back, now get in there and keep cleaning! 😂
@Willy101975
@Willy101975 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual Jason...my Tang/shell dweller tank is one of my favorites that I own. It was great to finally meet you today at Aquashella! 👍
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Alan Wilson It was great meeting you too!
@edwardlacorte6357
@edwardlacorte6357 5 жыл бұрын
Jason,I just have to say ..I'm really Loving ALL your Awesome Fish videos! Your enthusiasm for the hobby is very Palpable! Great Stuff!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here!
@joshc4136
@joshc4136 5 жыл бұрын
Your vids are so well done! I've got a 29 gal that I'm trying to decide what to do with and I think a Multi tank would be super fun. Thank for all the great information.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Josh Clark I think you will enjoy them!
@sarahwoodring5587
@sarahwoodring5587 3 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome and really helped me set up my tank today. Just one complaint: you didn't warn me about having to "burp" the shells to keep them from floating! 😂
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Good point. Haha. But that part is kinda fun. 😀
@laurabustos6560
@laurabustos6560 Жыл бұрын
I just came from your top shell dwellers vid. Wanting to set up a 20 long shell dweller tank and now you've changed my mind and maybe I want to do the Neo Punk guys that were in that vid but aren't shell dwellers!😅
@qjfaquatics2517
@qjfaquatics2517 5 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! Lots of awesome 🐟. Tons of great info!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
QJF Aquatics Thank you!
@born2fightt
@born2fightt 4 жыл бұрын
hey mate do u think occys and multis would get a long in a 4foot long x2 ft tall tank?and would they crossbreed?
@mellowsohype
@mellowsohype 4 жыл бұрын
I really love the rockscapes in these tanks !
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JNAQUARIUM
@JNAQUARIUM 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I love my multi tank and yours!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
JN AQUARIUM Thank you!
@dennisruedel
@dennisruedel 5 жыл бұрын
Hi JASON, I enjoyed this video! I didn’t realize you had so many different varieties of them. I was hoping I could reserve another 6-8 more Multies for the next swap to build up my existing colony? Please let me know. Keep up the great work 👍.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Denny's Aquatics Cool. Contact me via Facebook or Instagram. Sure we can work something out.
@vampgaia
@vampgaia 5 жыл бұрын
I now have 3 species of shell dweller - multies, similus, and oscelotus. They are such entertaining fish. I've had my oscelotus the longest and they are breeding like guppies. LOL. So far, the fry are surviving. More than I expected. I'm working on a Plan B. They are going to overrun their 20 long soon.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
That's really cool!
@valdis913
@valdis913 5 жыл бұрын
So cool,it is my favourite fish👍
@matthewmoorecichlids2323
@matthewmoorecichlids2323 5 жыл бұрын
Similis are a very wonderful fish to keep.great vid. You need some Sumbu dwarfs.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I need a lot of fish. Haha
@Brantov
@Brantov 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video.
@rickrodriguez6675
@rickrodriguez6675 5 жыл бұрын
Jason thank you for all great info.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
rick rodriguez Always appreciate you watching!
@dennyclose6635
@dennyclose6635 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing Jason :)
@alie6099
@alie6099 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Very informative
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. :-)
@trapo1350
@trapo1350 Жыл бұрын
Greetings, I have another question, are Shellys jumpers? Would they be find in an opened shallow tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
They can jump - usually find one of the floor every once in a while.
@leiffs68
@leiffs68 4 жыл бұрын
It is great to follow your channel, and especially everything about the Tanganyika ciklids. I have several spieces, and got the shell dwelling spiecies like Neolamprologus Brevis and Telmatochromis vittatus, Multies and the blue eyed ones... But: You have not made a film on the Brevis? Why? ;-) In this movie there is some information, but I want more! (he, he). Thank you for a lot of great movies and information. Regards from Norway!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I really want to set them up in their own tank. Will have to do that soon! :-)
@thegoodbadandtheugly8431
@thegoodbadandtheugly8431 3 жыл бұрын
Which ones are the purple and orange tail fish?
@ABonline2011
@ABonline2011 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and content as usual. Thanks Jason🙏
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@abg8297
@abg8297 2 жыл бұрын
I’m setting up a 115 gallon 30lx30wx26h cube tanganyika tank and I have 7 species that I’ve decided on. I’ve done quite a bit of research on them and I believe with how I’m going to set up the tank (lots and lots of caves and shells) that they’ll all get along pretty well and show off the natural behavior I want to see, but I’d like some more experienced opinions. Tell me know what you think: C. Leptomosa P. Nigiripinnis A. Calvus J. Transcriptus N. Brichardi N. Multifaciatus N. Leleupi N. Pulcher
@funwithfish1507
@funwithfish1507 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not too experienced, but I assume the calvus cichlids will eat the Multics if they can
@seanootd3406
@seanootd3406 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video mate
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Sean OOTD Thanks!
@Chick-In-Of-TheSea
@Chick-In-Of-TheSea 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was clicking on a video about snails. LOL!
@HumbertoFishTanks
@HumbertoFishTanks 5 жыл бұрын
When it’s gonna be the next auction, I wanna get some multis from you. I couldn’t make it last time that you told me
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Humberto's FishTube I think it’s scheduled for the end of April.
@HumbertoFishTanks
@HumbertoFishTanks 5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics thanks!!
@jensmith8404
@jensmith8404 Жыл бұрын
hi again, what is that floating plant called in your multi tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
That was hornwort!
@lawsonhether6078
@lawsonhether6078 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to make a shell-dwelling tank before I got my saltwater tank now I want to do both
@HOUSEOF1000COLLECTIBLES
@HOUSEOF1000COLLECTIBLES 4 жыл бұрын
awesome video. Do you know any good places to get some of these multi online ??
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
You could try the wet spot?
@imcarlvideos
@imcarlvideos 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
imcarlvideos appreciate you watching!
@satjosh101
@satjosh101 Жыл бұрын
So decided to go with a shell dweller. What set up I’m going with. 10 gallon rodi water sand, escargot shells, floating plant 1-2 rock in the center. Species only tank. Advice on which she’ll dweller I’m assuming Multi? And how many? Advice in getting the correct parameters so far I’m planning on using a 3 chamber set up will be using filter floss for mechanical, ceramic biofilter, thinking of purigen for chemical filter. Heater thinking of using crush coral inside the chamber for hardness is that enough to reach the hardness and same with ph since I’m using ro/di. Also let me know if I’m missing anything else.
@satjosh101
@satjosh101 Жыл бұрын
Just did some research would it be better to just use tap water? My history is reef tanks and I just assumed rodi would be the best option. How do you guys treat and handle your water
@amandalittle5310
@amandalittle5310 3 жыл бұрын
What was the last little fish shown with the orange shells?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
All the shell dwellers were around shells? :-)
@fishgirl16
@fishgirl16 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wondering how to catch/net juvie? I try getting with a net but the all hide in their shell. I was thinking of trying to shake the out of their shell
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
One way is to remove the shells with the fish inside to a bucket with dechlorinated water and maybe an airstone. Stack a bunch of rocks in the bucket and place a piece of egg crate over the rocks. Lay the shells on top of the eggs crate. Usually the fish will swim out of the shells and into the rocks after a while. Once you remove the rocks all you have are the fish!
@fishgirl16
@fishgirl16 4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you. I will have give ago.
@markjerue9734
@markjerue9734 Жыл бұрын
Late comment: If you could layer the tank (by having a cavern & a sanded plateau above it) would that make them happier or no? It would be more space for shells & more substrate to dig in, but the extra space would be elevated.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
They tend to go as low as possible so I’m not sure if they would occupy higher levels?
@apstephens97
@apstephens97 2 жыл бұрын
What's the purple and yellow one in the brevis tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Cyprichromis leptosoma
@Emg2463
@Emg2463 5 жыл бұрын
I had a meleagris tank and I "loved" them ! I also had the multis and the brevis. Of all three shellies that I've kept, I like the meleagris best and the brevis least. The mels were the flashiest of the 3 and the multies were most interesting because you get so many of them...they make a nice colony. The brevis were the least active and not very interesting...to me anyway. I paid about 4-5$ each....maybe $8 for the meleagris…..which I guess was a pretty good price !
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Emg Ger I would say that was a good deal! 😀
@Emg2463
@Emg2463 5 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics yeah, got them at this large pet supply place just outside of Hartford, ct. It was really geared towards fresh and saltwater aquariums, corals galore... HUGE variety of "everything"....sadly, after a couple of bad winters in a row with too many weeklong power outages....they bailed :-(
@rizwankhann95
@rizwankhann95 11 ай бұрын
Hello, I have setup a Shell Dweller (Multies) tank 2 months ago for breeding purpose. It has been 2 months now since I set up and they are not breeding I wants to know how much time do they usually take to breed??
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 11 ай бұрын
If they were on the smaller side when you got them it might take time for them to mature. It’s not uncommon for them to take 6 months or more, but once they start - they really produce a lot of fry!
@rizwankhann95
@rizwankhann95 11 ай бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you :D
@OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS
@OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS 10 ай бұрын
In a 20 long how many should i keep with some java moss?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 10 ай бұрын
Start with 6 and let them breed!
@brittanyberzin7142
@brittanyberzin7142 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any type of shell dweller I could put in 6 gallon long?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
You could do a pair of Multis, but you might have to pull the fry often to avoid over-crowding.
@AnthonyADurante
@AnthonyADurante 3 жыл бұрын
I am looking to set up a tank in my office using a 29-gallon rimless (31" L / 13.5" W / 15.75" H) that I got on the cheap. I tested the water from the tap and it was really soft (89.5 GH, 1° KH) with a high pH (8.2-8.4). With the high pH, I thought a shell dweller tank would be best since I can up the hardness using the substrate (I am planning on a mix of cichlid sand mixed with aragonite sand) and not have to try and chase the pH. As for stocking, I am planning on going with Multis. Where I am looking for help is what to put in the tank with the Multis. From watching your videos I was thinking maybe some Brichari or Cyprichromis Leptosoma, but I am not sure I fully understand the species profiles. Since the tank is in my office, I am not focused on breeding these, but it could be cool to have some fry and juveniles in the tank. So, I guess my question is: If this was your tank, what would you do?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
The substrate choice is a good one. Other fish depend on whether or not you want the fish to breed. If you do a multi-only tank would be best. The other two do best in at least a 3ft tank and often fill up a tank quickly too, which can lead to territory issues.
@AnthonyADurante
@AnthonyADurante 3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks!!!
@shaunfett5656
@shaunfett5656 2 жыл бұрын
I rescued these shell dwellers from someone who had them in a half gallon jar last night. I do not know what kind they are or what they eat. Can you please assist me, I have had them temporarily in a 2.5gal since last night, getting 20gal Long today for them. Watch your setup video. What should I feed them? Female looks like she is carrying eggs in belly. Photos attached. Thank you for your time and help. ~Shaun
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Females don't usually carry excessive amounts of eggs in their bellies so you could be dealing with an internal parasite. 20L will work well for most shell dwellers. I believe you have multis, which are easy to keep. I feed them Northfin flakes, but they eat just about everything. Good luck!
@ravagedcore131
@ravagedcore131 Жыл бұрын
Would you mix anything with multies in a 20 long?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
I leave them on their own in a 20
@ravagedcore131
@ravagedcore131 Жыл бұрын
@PrimeTimeAquatics sweet the tank will be perfect for a pair to hopefully breed! some river rock in the middle a bunch of shells and let them do the landscaping. Thankyou so much for your speedy reply you and your wife's channels are the best source of fish information I have found keep it up!
@DavidJHarrisonEssex
@DavidJHarrisonEssex 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Only yesterday I got one of these, it's the Beige/Orange looking which was right near the camara at 1 minute, can you give me it's full name plz? Only by watching this video I found out there are several types of Shell Dwellers, I will try to get them. Thanks from the U.K
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
It is either a Neolamprologus multifasciatus or possibly similis. I have species profiles on both!
@davefromiowa3843
@davefromiowa3843 3 жыл бұрын
what other fish would you put with 2 shell dwellers in a 20 gallon tank, would you put plants in there with the aquarium coop easy planter along with a floating plant
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
You could certainly use the planter. I would just let the shellies fill the tank. Once they do they probably won't allow other fish in the tank anyway. :-)
@eileenbowers6750
@eileenbowers6750 3 жыл бұрын
Hi yall! What might you use for algae controll in a multi Shellie tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
We've been using bristlenose without too many issues as long as they have some rock work to hide in.
@eileenbowers6750
@eileenbowers6750 3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok
@remhk6672
@remhk6672 3 жыл бұрын
Can shell dwellers be kept with reticulated hillstream loaches? Both species are about the same size.
@fishworldcichlidz8241
@fishworldcichlidz8241 5 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thumbs up
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@fishworldcichlidz8241
@fishworldcichlidz8241 5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome my friend
@Mr345696
@Mr345696 3 жыл бұрын
Very new to this... but what type of shell dwellers are those at 9:25?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
Those are gold ocellatus
@Mr345696
@Mr345696 3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!
@mayjahcon4662
@mayjahcon4662 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of fish is that at 3:12 the one behind the neo
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Cyprichromis leptosoma
@rayg5445
@rayg5445 5 жыл бұрын
Hello sir where can I find any shell dweller in Arizona? I used to breed Multies but sold them off. I want to get back into the trade with multies again or similis but I have not found any (tried local shops, Craigslist, tried looking for people in forums) . I will drive to neighboring states for some lol. Thanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
It might be best just to have them shipped to you? You could try the Wetspot. They ship.
@GrowingInterest
@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that there are so many Shellies
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Growing Interest I want to get them all. 😀
@chrispalmer9802
@chrispalmer9802 4 жыл бұрын
If I do an all calvus tank in my 125 can i mix different species of them?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
The only issue you will have is hybridization if they breed.
@FIRYX-
@FIRYX- 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍🔔😁
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@greenthumbaquariums1185
@greenthumbaquariums1185 5 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a mixed tank with a sand area (say one corner) for the shell dwellers and bigger substrate with plants elsewhere?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Our 50 gallon low boy has something similar with larger gravel in the middle and sand around the perimeter of the tank.
@geekmashup6829
@geekmashup6829 3 жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble sourcing shells for a multi tank as I live in Canada, the shells in the affiliate link are $80 ($62 USD) when I change to Canadian amazon, does anyone have any good places to get shells in Canada?
@daphnelu7
@daphnelu7 8 ай бұрын
What’s the best filter for them?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 8 ай бұрын
I like using hang on back filters.
@MadCheshireHat
@MadCheshireHat 5 жыл бұрын
I've been considering shellies. I really want at least one cichlid in my new 25 gallon (I miss my convicts), but I also want a community tank. So it's hard making a decision. Plus I want kuhli loaches. The height is 24 inches, so there's lots of water column space, and the length is about 21 inches. Do you think a couple less-aggressive shellies would be okay with kuhli loaches and community fish (haven't decided what exactly... Might go back to basics with plays and mollies... I'd love to get danios again though... 🤷🏻‍♀️). I have 7.8 pH and 300ppm hardness. My biggest concern is that I'm trying a planted tank for the first time, so... Like, I remember my convict cichlids liked to re-scape the place, so shellies could be an issue. I don't know.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
CheshireKat Shellies would probably uproot your plants and kill your kuhli loaches once they start breeding.
@MadCheshireHat
@MadCheshireHat 5 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics yeah, I figured as much. Decisions, decisions.
@tdadarwala
@tdadarwala Жыл бұрын
Can you keep multis with mbuna?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
I’ve done it, but some mbuna get big enough to eat them.
@tdadarwala
@tdadarwala Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you. Great videos I each of them.
@stephenlaw7228
@stephenlaw7228 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve just seen Jason Live on someone else’s lifestream did the big expedition live now live Live Aquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Law Thanks for watching!
@krabrangoonies1071
@krabrangoonies1071 5 жыл бұрын
How do you gravel vac with them
@kurtr12
@kurtr12 5 жыл бұрын
Swirl the vacuum above the sand
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I just hover over the sand and suck up loose stuff!
@UltimateCrouton
@UltimateCrouton 4 жыл бұрын
Can anyone identify the plants 4:52? Do these have to be anchored to pieces of rock underneath the sand to stop them from being uprooted?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
That is jungle val. If you have fish that dig, it often comes uprooted. We find that it spreads quickly enough once it takes off, that there is always some in parts of the tanks that stay rooted.
@FBOK
@FBOK Жыл бұрын
I'm tempted to get a pair but I have ramz tetras and phantoms??????
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
These guys might go after the tetras when they breed.
@FBOK
@FBOK Жыл бұрын
@Prime Time Aquatics make sense, I could keep a separate tank then , ok cool !
@quashyt1682
@quashyt1682 5 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of having a 10 gallon with some shell dwellers and I don’t want them to breed. Do you have any suggestions?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
They will almost certainly breed, but they may be worth a lot too. Multis and Similus are both desirable fish that can be sold back to pet stores and probably pay for food and equipment for the tank?
@quashyt1682
@quashyt1682 5 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to just get females instead
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
That could work, but it may be hard to differentiate, especially if the fish are young.
@quashyt1682
@quashyt1682 5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics, ok thanks
@ΓιώργοςΛυκοθανάσης
@ΓιώργοςΛυκοθανάσης 5 жыл бұрын
I was wondering.. Is sand mandatory for these guys? Small sized gravel could work well as well? Great video btw!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
The sand really helps because they love to move the stuff around. Might be a little harder with the gravel since they are on the smaller side.
@ΓιώργοςΛυκοθανάσης
@ΓιώργοςΛυκοθανάσης 5 жыл бұрын
I see.. thank you!
@Terryahnable
@Terryahnable 4 жыл бұрын
what is that black fungus/plant thing growing on the shells at 22 seconds in.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
That is black beard algae. :-)
@Terryahnable
@Terryahnable 4 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics how do you grow it
@funwithfish1507
@funwithfish1507 2 жыл бұрын
@@Terryahnable bad water quality That’s a joke Get a nice light and something will grow. Might be green, brown, flat, hairy etc.
@jimjones7821
@jimjones7821 2 жыл бұрын
PH of Tanganyika is 9.4 to 9.7, so anything up to that is fine. Even as low as 7.2 is OK as long as it is constant. Of course they do much better in higher PH water (8+) and they like hard water. Best not to be using salts etc to boost hardness - just use what you have but keep it CONSTANT.
@thomasholden500
@thomasholden500 3 жыл бұрын
There is some evidence that feeding baby brine shrimp to adult cichlids helps stimulate spawning behavior. The theory is that the adults are more likely to spawn if they know (well, sense instinctively) that there will be sufficient food for their fry.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
I think that helps from my expereince.
@luster5497
@luster5497 4 жыл бұрын
Can you switch out shell for alot of caves instead???
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but they really prefer to move shells around and bury them too!
@luster5497
@luster5497 4 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics My 55g planted cherry shrimp tank has custom buit in shrimp housing, imagine "bee hive" with 2inches circle that run 6inches deep per hole. That is built into the gravel on the back wall, stepping-layer bottom-up. If I remove the shrimp, just curious if the "Muti" will use it. I could always put 100 khuli loaches in it, to watch them poking out their heads. Est. 35holes or so "tube/caves"
@kasperaquatics
@kasperaquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Do you sell the Multis? I'm wanting to start a Colony. Thanks.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Only through local swaps and auctions in the Chicagoland area.
@kasperaquatics
@kasperaquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Well darn! Alright, thank you.
@bencheeeeese
@bencheeeeese 5 жыл бұрын
Would be happy to send you more similis
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I have some bringing me a group already. Appreciate the offer though. : -)
@JHaesthetics
@JHaesthetics 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, i would like some similis. I have some but would like to add new genes to the school. Pls contact me. Ty.
@kathleenmonsegue9700
@kathleenmonsegue9700 5 жыл бұрын
Can you house red cherry shrimps and shell dwellers together in a heavily planted tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
My guess is the shellies would eventually hunt them all down.
@larrylarz562
@larrylarz562 5 жыл бұрын
Shellies Rule!!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I agree! : -)
@alexmouritsen5750
@alexmouritsen5750 5 жыл бұрын
Can cherry shrimp go with shell dwellers?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I think the shell swillers would eat the shrimp.
@arthurg1408
@arthurg1408 4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for multis and gold osalatos please let me know
@jairocampos2584
@jairocampos2584 5 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering how you would do a water change on this tank
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Video will be out Saturday!
@jairocampos2584
@jairocampos2584 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@trapo1350
@trapo1350 Жыл бұрын
Can multis be kept in a salt water tank?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
No, they are freshwater only.
@trapo1350
@trapo1350 Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for the reply!!! Much appreciated.
@arthurg1408
@arthurg1408 4 жыл бұрын
How can I purchase some shell dewllers
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын
I sell them at local swaps, but if you are looking online you could try The Wet Spot?
@arthurg1408
@arthurg1408 4 жыл бұрын
Would u ship them to la
@rzon
@rzon 3 жыл бұрын
Can shell dwellers be in dark/black sand?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the shell dweller. The only one I prefer on dark sand are similis.
@hughdolan8813
@hughdolan8813 5 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the shell dweller at 1:25?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Those are Gold Ocellatus.
@ricodegallo3060
@ricodegallo3060 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@PULAG
@PULAG 3 жыл бұрын
As far as shell dwellers go, sometimes I getem free sometimes I gotta pay, walk in da fish store ya know what he bahtz tuh say, gibbum da black and the platinum and leather Grey, ones in da back and the cichlid dats on display. In da 10'er where I keep mine, keep mine, feed um once or twice, but never 3 times.
@ddc2343d
@ddc2343d 3 жыл бұрын
As far as tanks/setup go, have you ever made tiers shelves in your shelly tanks? I have a 29g standard tank with Gold Ocellatus, which stays very close to the bottom outside of feeding time. I have six of them right now, and one is a total bully; he seems to tolerate 4 of them, including another male but keeps one of the females in the corner top of the tank. She doesn't seem to be able to establish a territory at all. I'm thinking of making some acrylic shelf with a lip to fill with sand and put some shells to give a little more vertical area to the tank. Have you ever seen anything like that? Looking at creating something like this www.etsy.com/listing/894839095/eco-level-aquarium-shelf-system-corner?ref=yr_purchases
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын
The only issue I see is shellies often like to dig a lot - my guess is in a short amount of time most of the sand would wind up on the lower level.
@HumbertoFishTanks
@HumbertoFishTanks 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, if I wanna get some multis from you, how can we do it. I live in a Chicago suburbs.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
I'm building up my stock in anticipation of the swap/auction season this fall. You can reach out to me via instagram or Facebook, but I won't have any ready for a couple more months.
@HumbertoFishTanks
@HumbertoFishTanks 5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics are swaps/ auction it’s the only way I can buy them from you. Or I can pick from at your place, just let me know when available
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Ya, that's usually the only way I sell at the moment.
@HumbertoFishTanks
@HumbertoFishTanks 5 жыл бұрын
Prime Time Aquatics I want to get some multis, I’ll keep in touch with you, thanks
@meteorlife8614
@meteorlife8614 5 жыл бұрын
I want some so bad cant find any local
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
You could try online, but they generally don't ship well.
@aquariumnord8155
@aquariumnord8155 Жыл бұрын
7:14 what fish is that looks like a giant guppy!?!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын
That is a female sailfin Molly.
@shesellsfish
@shesellsfish 4 жыл бұрын
👍💓👍
@guillaumegriss7730
@guillaumegriss7730 3 жыл бұрын
Sérieusement, mélanger des N. Similis avec des guppys et autres Characidés, je ne comprends plus as le concept.
@Maineicefishingenthusiast
@Maineicefishingenthusiast 5 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@PrimeTimeAquatics
@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын
Platy King Thank you!
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