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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) & Rhomb Barb

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRhomb Barb: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Riffle Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Australatya striolata

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rio Negro Dwarf Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Ivanacara adoketa

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRio Negro Dwarf Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rose Danio

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Danio roseus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRose Danio: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rosy Barb

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pethia conchonius

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRosy Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rosy Finned Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon rosaceus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRosy Finned Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rosy Red Minnow / Fathead Minnow

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pimephales promelas

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRosy Red Minnow / Fathead Minnow: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Royal Farlowella Catfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Sturisoma panamense

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRoyal Farlowella Catfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Royal Pleco (L190)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Panaque nigrolineatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRoyal Pleco (L190): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Ruby Green Hap

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Haplochromis sp. 'Ruby Green'

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRuby Green Hap: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rummy-Nose Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rummynose Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Sawbwa resplendens

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Rusty Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Iodotropheus sprengerae

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulRusty Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Saddled Bichir

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus endlicheri

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Sailfin Molly

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Poecilia latipinna

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSailfin Molly: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Sajica Cichlid (T-Bar Cichlid)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Amatitlania sajica

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSajica Cichlid (T-Bar Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Salvini Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Trichromis salvini

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & San Juan Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras bilineatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSan Juan Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Saulosi Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chindongo saulosi

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSaulosi Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Scarlet Badis

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Dario dario

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulScarlet Badis: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Scat (Brackish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Scatophagus argus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulScat (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Schwartz's Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras schwartzi

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSchwartz's Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Scissortail Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rasbora trilineata

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulScissortail Rasbora: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Senegal Bichir

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus senegalus

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