Reedfish (Ropefish) & Macaw Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive
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Reedfish (Ropefish) Tank Mates & Compatibility
Reedfish (Ropefish)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
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) & Madagascar Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Bedotia madagascariensis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Maingano Mbuna
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Maison Reef Peacock
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Malawi Eyebiter
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Malawi Gar
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lichnochromis acuticeps
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Malawi Hawk
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aristochromis christyi
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Malaya Shrimp
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanoides tuberculata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mamberamo Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia mamberamo
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Marble Goby
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oxyeleotris marmorata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Marbled Bichir
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus polli
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Marbled Hatchetfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Carnegiella strigata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Marbled Whiptail
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Loricaria simillima
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Marlier's Julie
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Julidochromis marlieri
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Julidochromis transcriptus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mayan Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Mayaheros urophthalmus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mayland's Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia maylandi
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mbu Puffer
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Tetraodon mbu
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Melon Barb
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Haludaria fasciata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Midas Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Amphilophus citrinellus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Midnight Catfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Placidochromis milomo
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive