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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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Reedfish (Ropefish) & Iridescent Shark

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Jack Dempsey

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Jaguar Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oryzias latipes

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Japen Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Jurupari Eartheater

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Satanoperca jurupari

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kenyi Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Keyhole Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cleithracara maronii

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kissing Gourami

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kiunga Blue Eye

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Kiunga ballochi

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Knight Goby

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Koi

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kribensis

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Kuhli Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangio kuhlii

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Lacerda Cory C015

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Largemouth Bass

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Heterandria formosa

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful