科: Cichlidae
九间贝为慈鲷科鱼类，有主见但空间充足时可控，原生分布于非洲坦噶尼喀湖。领域就是它的世界观；石头砌成的墙比开阔水面更能带来平静。成体约 3–4.4 cm，单养、成对或小后宫，切忌拥挤，适宜水温 24–26 °C。过滤要强，石头要堆。
Neolamprologus multifasciatus is a Cichlidae from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. In the wild it prefers lakes and slow rivers with structure; in the aquarium it stays assertive but manageable with space and structure. Plan on 3–4.4 cm of adult fish at 24–26 °C. Related profiles: Neolamprologus brichardi, Neolamprologus leleupi, Neolamprologus brevis.
适合有一定经验的玩家。Assertive but manageable with space and structure；Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded。
水温控制在 24–26 °C，重点是稳定。Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成体 3–4.4 cm 左右，因其Bottom-dwelling的习性，25 L 以上的缸更合适。
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety。它在Sand with rock piles上自然觅食，投喂可少量多次。
Assertive but manageable with space and structure；Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded。理想混养对象：Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank。需避开Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted。
原生于非洲坦噶尼喀湖，栖息于Lakes and slow rivers with structure。Still to gentle current，Moderate。
跳缸风险低，但加缸盖更稳妥。
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care。Often striking; males larger and brighter。