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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) & Pumpkinseed

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepomis gibbosus

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Pungas Catfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangasius pangasius

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Potamalpheops sp.

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Pygmy Corydoras

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rainbow Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rainbow Shark

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rainbow Snakehead

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ramshorn Snail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Planorbidae fam.

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ramu Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Glossolepis ramuensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Raspy River Stingray

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Bellied Pacu

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Breasted Acara

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Laetacara dorsigera

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Devil Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Amphilophus labiatus

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Microrasbora rubescens

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Empress

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Eye Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Fin Borleyi

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Fin Caudopunk

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Hump Eartheater

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive