Neolamprologus brichardi?

[Ponera]

I am looking at Neolamprologus brichardi with some scrutiny.

I have a mature gravel substrate, 45 gallon tank that has recently become vacant. It is 2 nerite snails and 3 black cone snails I'd rather not see die. I've actually had them before in a 30g, but the two males paired up non stop and killed all the females. Kanye west style.

I think this would be a good tank for them, but do I need sand? I have a conch shell for them should they want to ****.

Feedback about this species would be great, I want something hardy, something smallish and something that will make cute lil babies.

 

[stempy]

They would be a great addition. One of my favorite fish for a species tank. The harem style baby raising makes for a fantastic display.

 

[poppalina]

i would probably change the substrate to sand, they like to sift they sand and will help keep the tank clean.

 

[Ponera]

My main worry is getting rid of the babies when there are thousands of them, they are prolific breeders.

 

[poppalina]

A couple of Synodontis Cats should help control the population

 

[Ponera]

A couple of Synodontis Cats should help control the population

Synodontis has been...troublesome in my experience. I love them to the tiniest pieces, but I don't see one in this 45 gal.

 

[honestea]

synodontis will hunt the babies at night!

 

[FriedFlowerHornFillet]

there are smaller species of synodontis petricola? perhaps