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) & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Phantom Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon sweglesi

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Glossolepis incisus

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Striped Eartheater

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Geophagus surinamensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Striped Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Swamp Crayfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Procambarus clarkii

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Swamp Crayfish: Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Tail Barracuda

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Acestrorhynchus falcatus

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Tailed Black Shark

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Tailed Black Shark: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Tailed Redeye Puffer

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Carinotetraodon irrubesco

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Terror (Festa's Cichlid)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Mesoheros festae

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Terror (Festa's Cichlid): Highly Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Top Cobalt Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Metriaclima greshakei

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed Top Cobalt Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Tupfel Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Caridina serrata

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red Zebra Cichlid (Cherry Red)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Metriaclima estherae

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red-Bellied Piranha

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pygocentrus nattereri

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red-Finned Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia rubripinnis

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed-Finned Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Red-Tail Catfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRed-Tail Catfish: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redbreast Sunfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepomis auritus

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRedbreast Sunfish: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redear Sunfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepomis microlophus

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRedear Sunfish: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redhead Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Vieja melanura

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRedhead Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redhead Severum

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Heros sp. Rotkeil

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRedhead Severum: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redline Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rasbora pauciperforata

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Redtail Splitfin

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenotoca eiseni

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRedtail Splitfin: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Regan's Julie

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Julidochromis regani

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Reticulated Hillstream Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Sewellia lineolata

Possible with Caution

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulReticulated Hillstream Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Reticulated Stingray (Teacup Ray)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Potamotrygon orbignyi

Ideal Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulReticulated Stingray (Teacup Ray): Mostly Peaceful