Aquarium care
In the aquarium trade ''N. multifasciatus'' are commonly known as "multies" and are moderately popular. Stores specializing in fish or quality fish stores will at least be aware of shell dwelling fish even if they are not stocked at that time. They are not as popular as larger cichlids but because they are suitable for smaller tanks and due to their prolific nature they still are widely available. Tank requirements are very similar to other African cichlids, an example is the Mbuna. Unique requirements include a sandy substrate for burrowing and the placement of shells. A tank should have at least one shell per fish, ideally two. Two other species of fish are similar to ''N. multifasciatus''; '' N. similis'' and '' N. brevis''. The three species are similar enough that stores normally sell them all under the common name "shellies" or "shell dwellers".See also
* List of freshwater aquarium fish speciesReferences
*http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1749 *Maréchal, C. and M. Poll, 1991. Neolamprologus. p. 274-294. In: J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse, G.G. Teugels and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels; MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 4. *Axelrod, H.R., 1993. The most complete colored lexicon of cichlids. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.External links
* * {{Taxonbar, from=Q1541499 multifasciatus Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Fish described in 1906