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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) & Neon Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Paracheirodon innesi

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNeon Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Nerite Snail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neritina natalensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & New Guinea Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia affinis

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNew Guinea Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & New Guinea Tigerfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Datnioides campbelli

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNew Guinea Tigerfish: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Nile Tilapia

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oreochromis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNile Tilapia: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ninja Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina serratirostris

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNinja Shrimp: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Norman's Lampeye Killifish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Poropanchax normani

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNorman's Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Northern Mountain Swordtail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNorthern Mountain Swordtail: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Nyererei Victorian Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pundamilia nyererei

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulNyererei Victorian Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ocellatus Gold

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lamprologus ocellatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOcellatus Gold: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Odessa Barb

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pethia padamya

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOdessa Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ogilby's Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia ogilbyi

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOgilby's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Olga Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras simulatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOlga Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Olive Nerite Snail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neritina reclivata

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOlive Nerite Snail: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & One-Spot Betta

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Betta unimaculata

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOne-Spot Betta: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Orange Chromide

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Etroplus maculatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOrange Chromide: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Orange Delight Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina loehae

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOrange Delight Shrimp: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Orange Peacock

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aulonocara stuartgranti maleri

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOrange Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Orangespotted Snakehead

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Channa aurantimaculata

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOrangespotted Snakehead: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Orangespotted Sunfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepomis humilis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ornate Bichir

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus ornatipinnis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ornate Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rhadinocentrus ornatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOrnate Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Oscar

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Astronotus ocellatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOscar: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Otocinclus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Otocinclus vittatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulOtocinclus: Peaceful