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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) & Misool Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mokele-mbembe Bichir

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus mokelembembe

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Poecilia sphenops

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mono Sebae (Brackish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Monodactylus sebae

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hoplias aimara

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Moonlight Gourami

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Trichogaster microlepis

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Gambusia affinis

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Motoro Stingray

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Potamotrygon motoro

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mottled Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Paracanthocobitis botia

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mountain Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia monticola

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oreochromis mossambicus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Msobo Mbuna

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mubi Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia mubiensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Murray River Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Mystery Snail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pomacea bridgesii

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulMystery Snail: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Nana Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Microdevario nana

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNana Rasbora: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Needlenose Gar

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenentodon cancila

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neolamprologus Fasciatus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus fasciatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neolamprologus Pulcher

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus pulcher

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neolamprologus Similis

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus similis

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neon Blue Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neon Blue Goby

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Stiphodon atropurpureus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Microdevario kubotai

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful