Shell Dwellers Tank

[jimw13uk]

I have a spare 15 gallon tank and want to do a shell dwellers tank or a mini Tang community.

Any suggestions would be great - I like the Julidochromis and the Telmatochromis.
I am told they cant mix so thats fine but thats the sort of fish i'm looking to put in this mini tank.

I'm not interested in anything else really as I have a full grown cichlid tank so just want to do something small

thanks

 

[freddyk]

Those species are rock dwellers. The Telmats will use shells for spawning, but not as a habitat the way true shell dwllers do. They will work well together, but there is also a chance of crossbreeding. A 15 gallon is a little tight for them. You may be further ahead to go with a true shell dweller, like similis, multifasciatus, brevis, occelatus, meleagris, etc..