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

Hello Fellow Fish Keepers,
In this video we look at six different shell dwelling cichlids and talk about how to set up a tank for shell dwellers. Shell dwellers are awesome fish that stay relatively small, but still have big personality. Best of all, many of the shell dwelling species can be kept in smaller fish tanks.
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[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@glennlowry2087]

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

[@wolvesden7777]

left the hobby a few years back and this video is giving me the shellie fever again lol

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad I could help! : -)

[@PC9JEFF]

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]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching.

[@curiousbunny2573]

@@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! 🐠 🐟

[@joesenn8910]

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]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Snowflake3981]

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]

Snowflake3981 Glad you like them too. 😀

[@garg4531]

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]

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]

Catfish Cave That’s hilarious! Your hand will grow back, now get in there and keep cleaning! 😂

[@sarahwoodring5587]

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]

Good point. Haha. But that part is kinda fun. 😀

[@edwardlacorte6357]

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]

Thank you for being here!

[@joshc4136]

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]

Josh Clark I think you will enjoy them!

[@Willy101975]

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]

Alan Wilson It was great meeting you too!

[@qjfaquatics2517]

GREAT VIDEO! Lots of awesome 🐟. Tons of great info!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

QJF Aquatics Thank you!

[@mellowsohype]

I really love the rockscapes in these tanks !

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@laurabustos6560]

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!😅

[@seanootd3406]

Another great video mate

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sean OOTD Thanks!

[@Brantov]

Very nice video.

[@JNAQUARIUM]

Nice video! I love my multi tank and yours!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

JN AQUARIUM Thank you!

[@valdis913]

So cool,it is my favourite fish👍

[@abg8297]

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]

I’m not too experienced, but I assume the calvus cichlids will eat the Multics if they can

[@lawsonhether6078]

I was going to make a shell-dwelling tank before I got my saltwater tank now I want to do both

[@rickrodriguez6675]

Jason thank you for all great info.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

rick rodriguez Always appreciate you watching!

[@dennisruedel]

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]

Denny's Aquatics Cool. Contact me via Facebook or Instagram. Sure we can work something out.

[@thegoodbadandtheugly8431]

Which ones are the purple and orange tail fish?

[@vampgaia]

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]

That's really cool!

[@born2fightt]

hey mate do u think occys and multis would get a long in a 4foot long x2 ft tall tank?and would they crossbreed?

[@alie6099]

Thank you for this video! Very informative

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for watching. :-)

[@ABonline2011]

Awesome video and content as usual. Thanks Jason🙏

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@imcarlvideos]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

imcarlvideos appreciate you watching!

[@matthewmoorecichlids2323]

Similis are a very wonderful fish to keep.great vid. You need some Sumbu dwarfs.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! I need a lot of fish. Haha

[@Emg2463]

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]

Emg Ger I would say that was a good deal! 😀

[@Emg2463]

@@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 :-(

[@dennyclose6635]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing Jason :)

[@leiffs68]

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]

I really want to set them up in their own tank. Will have to do that soon! :-)

[@eileenbowers6750]

Hi yall! What might you use for algae controll in a multi Shellie tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We've been using bristlenose without too many issues as long as they have some rock work to hide in.

[@eileenbowers6750]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok

[@HumbertoFishTanks]

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]

Humberto's FishTube I think it’s scheduled for the end of April.

[@HumbertoFishTanks]

Prime Time Aquatics thanks!!

[@Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

I thought I was clicking on a video about snails. LOL!

[@jimjones7821]

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.

[@markjerue9734]

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]

They tend to go as low as possible so I’m not sure if they would occupy higher levels?

[@stephenlaw7228]

I’ve just seen Jason Live on someone else’s lifestream did the big expedition live now live Live Aquatics

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Stephen Law Thanks for watching!

[@satjosh101]

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]

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

[@fishgirl16]

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]

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]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you. I will have give ago.

[@greenthumbaquariums1185]

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]

Our 50 gallon low boy has something similar with larger gravel in the middle and sand around the perimeter of the tank.

[@fishworldcichlidz8241]

Good video. Thumbs up

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@fishworldcichlidz8241]

You are welcome my friend

[@bencheeeeese]

Would be happy to send you more similis

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have some bringing me a group already. Appreciate the offer though. : -)

[@JHaesthetics]

Hi, i would like some similis. I have some but would like to add new genes to the school. Pls contact me. Ty.

[@GrowingInterest]

Didn't know that there are so many Shellies

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Growing Interest I want to get them all. 😀

[@FIRYX-]

Great video. 👍🔔😁

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@trapo1350]

Greetings, I have another question, are Shellys jumpers? Would they be find in an opened shallow tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can jump - usually find one of the floor every once in a while.

[@amandalittle5310]

What was the last little fish shown with the orange shells?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

All the shell dwellers were around shells? :-)

[@jensmith8404]

hi again, what is that floating plant called in your multi tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That was hornwort!

[@AnthonyADurante]

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]

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]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks!!!

[@shaunfett5656]

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]

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!

[@krabrangoonies1071]

How do you gravel vac with them

[@kurtr12]

Swirl the vacuum above the sand

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I just hover over the sand and suck up loose stuff!

[@HOUSEOF1000COLLECTIBLES]

awesome video. Do you know any good places to get some of these multi online ??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could try the wet spot?

[@apstephens97]

What's the purple and yellow one in the brevis tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cyprichromis leptosoma

[@ΓιώργοςΛυκοθανάσης]

I was wondering.. Is sand mandatory for these guys? Small sized gravel could work well as well? Great video btw!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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]

I see.. thank you!

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

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]

It is either a Neolamprologus multifasciatus or possibly similis. I have species profiles on both!

[@davefromiowa3843]

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]

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. :-)

[@daphnelu7]

What’s the best filter for them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I like using hang on back filters.

[@thomasholden500]

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]

I think that helps from my expereince.

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

Can you house red cherry shrimps and shell dwellers together in a heavily planted tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My guess is the shellies would eventually hunt them all down.

[@OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS]

In a 20 long how many should i keep with some java moss?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Start with 6 and let them breed!

[@remhk6672]

Can shell dwellers be kept with reticulated hillstream loaches? Both species are about the same size.

[@ravagedcore131]

Would you mix anything with multies in a 20 long?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I leave them on their own in a 20

[@ravagedcore131]

@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!

[@brittanyberzin7142]

Is there any type of shell dweller I could put in 6 gallon long?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could do a pair of Multis, but you might have to pull the fry often to avoid over-crowding.

[@rayg5445]

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]

It might be best just to have them shipped to you? You could try the Wetspot. They ship.

[@Mr345696]

Very new to this... but what type of shell dwellers are those at 9:25?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those are gold ocellatus

[@Mr345696]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!

[@UltimateCrouton]

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]

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.

[@rizwankhann95]

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]

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]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you :D

[@mayjahcon4662]

What kind of fish is that at 3:12 the one behind the neo

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cyprichromis leptosoma

[@jairocampos2584]

Hey I was wondering how you would do a water change on this tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Video will be out Saturday!

[@jairocampos2584]

Awesome thanks

[@MadCheshireHat]

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]

CheshireKat Shellies would probably uproot your plants and kill your kuhli loaches once they start breeding.

[@MadCheshireHat]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics yeah, I figured as much. Decisions, decisions.

[@larrylarz562]

Shellies Rule!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree! : -)

[@FBOK]

I'm tempted to get a pair but I have ramz tetras and phantoms??????

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

These guys might go after the tetras when they breed.

[@FBOK]

@Prime Time Aquatics make sense, I could keep a separate tank then , ok cool !

[@tdadarwala]

Can you keep multis with mbuna?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I’ve done it, but some mbuna get big enough to eat them.

[@tdadarwala]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you. Great videos I each of them.

[@arthurg1408]

I'm looking for multis and gold osalatos please let me know

[@chrispalmer9802]

If I do an all calvus tank in my 125 can i mix different species of them?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The only issue you will have is hybridization if they breed.

[@ricodegallo3060]

👍

[@alexmouritsen5750]

Can cherry shrimp go with shell dwellers?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think the shell swillers would eat the shrimp.

[@geekmashup6829]

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?

[@Terryahnable]

what is that black fungus/plant thing growing on the shells at 22 seconds in.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is black beard algae. :-)

[@Terryahnable]

Prime Time Aquatics how do you grow it

[@funwithfish1507]

@@Terryahnable bad water quality That’s a joke Get a nice light and something will grow. Might be green, brown, flat, hairy etc.

[@kasperaquatics]

Do you sell the Multis? I'm wanting to start a Colony. Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Only through local swaps and auctions in the Chicagoland area.

[@kasperaquatics]

Well darn! Alright, thank you.

[@luster5497]

Can you switch out shell for alot of caves instead???

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Maybe, but they really prefer to move shells around and bury them too!

[@luster5497]

@@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"

[@trapo1350]

Can multis be kept in a salt water tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

No, they are freshwater only.

[@trapo1350]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you for the reply!!! Much appreciated.

[@rzon]

Can shell dwellers be in dark/black sand?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It depends on the shell dweller. The only one I prefer on dark sand are similis.

[@quashyt1682]

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]

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]

Would it be a good idea to just get females instead

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That could work, but it may be hard to differentiate, especially if the fish are young.

[@quashyt1682]

Prime Time Aquatics, ok thanks

[@aquariumnord8155]

7:14 what fish is that looks like a giant guppy!?!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is a female sailfin Molly.

[@hughdolan8813]

Does anyone know the shell dweller at 1:25?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those are Gold Ocellatus.

[@arthurg1408]

How can I purchase some shell dewllers

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I sell them at local swaps, but if you are looking online you could try The Wet Spot?

[@arthurg1408]

Would u ship them to la

[@meteorlife8614]

I want some so bad cant find any local

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could try online, but they generally don't ship well.

[@PULAG]

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]

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]

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]

Hey Jason, if I wanna get some multis from you, how can we do it. I live in a Chicago suburbs.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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]

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]

Ya, that's usually the only way I sell at the moment.

[@HumbertoFishTanks]

Prime Time Aquatics I want to get some multis, I’ll keep in touch with you, thanks

[@shesellsfish]

👍💓👍

[@guillaumegriss7730]

Sérieusement, mélanger des N. Similis avec des guppys et autres Characidés, je ne comprends plus as le concept.

[@Maineicefishingenthusiast]

Great video man!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Platy King Thank you!