Reedfish (Ropefish) & Alligator Pleco
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pterygoplichthys scrophus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
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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) & Altifrons Eartheater
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Geophagus altifrons
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Altolamprologus Calvus
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Altolamprologus calvus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Altolamprologus Compressiceps
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Altolamprologus compressiceps
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Altum Angel
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pterophyllum altum
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Amano Shrimp
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina multidentata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Amazon Leaf Fish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Amazon Puffer
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Colomesus asellus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & American Grass Shrimp
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Palaemonetes kadiakensis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Angelicus Botia
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Botia kubotai
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Angelicus Pleco L073
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hypancistrus sp. L073
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Angfa Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia angfa
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Antennae Stingray
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Plesiotrygon iwamae
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Black-Chin
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma allpahuayo
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Broad-banded
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma breitbinden
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Mamoré
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma erythrura
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma erythrura
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma barlowi
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Orange-tail
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Parrot
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Apistogramma atahualpa
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apistogramma atahualpa
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful