Reedfish (Ropefish) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Reedfish (Ropefish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)

Adult Size37 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level

StockingGroup of 3+

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Compatible on paper, but will Reedfish (Ropefish) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Reedfish (Ropefish) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kabia rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Abei Puffer

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Achara Catfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Adolfo Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Adonis Pleco

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Afra Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cynotilapia afra

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Arowana

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Heterotis niloticus

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Butterfly Fish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Clawed Frog

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Dwarf Frog

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Jewel Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Knifefish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenomystus nigri

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Lungfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Pike

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & African Pipefish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Agassiz Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma agassizii

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Alligator Gar

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive