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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+
Showing 601 - 624 of 735 Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Sentani Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chilatherina sentaniensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Sepik Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Glossolepis multisquamata

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Serpae Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon eques

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Severum

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Heros severus

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Shell Dweller (Multi)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Shortbarbel Pangasius

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangasius micronemus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Shortnose Gar

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepisosteus platostomus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulShortnose Gar: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Shovelnose Sturgeon

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulShovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Siamese Algae Eater

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Crossocheilus oblongus

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Siamese Tiger Fish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Datnioides pulcher

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Arowana

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Datnioides polota

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Dollar

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Metynnis argenteus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Dollar: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Flying Fox

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Crossocheilus reticulatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Hatchetfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Gasteropelecus sternicla

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Prochilodus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Semaprochilodus taeniurus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chilatherina crassispinosa

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Silvertip Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hasemania nana

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Sixbar Distichodus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Distichodus sexfasciatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Skunk Botia

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Yasuhikotakia morleti

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSkunk Botia: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Skunk Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras arcuatus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSkunk Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Slender Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia gracilis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Smallmouth Bass

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Micropterus dolomieu

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive