Reedfish (Ropefish) & Walking Catfish (Clarias)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Clarias batrachus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive
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Reedfish (Ropefish) Tank Mates & Compatibility
Reedfish (Ropefish)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
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) & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oreochromis hornorum
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Warmouth
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lepomis gulosus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Weeksi Bichir
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus weeksii
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Silurus glanis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & West African Bichir
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Polypterus retropinnis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Western Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia australis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Whiptail Catfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rineloricaria sp.
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Whisker Shrimp
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Macrobrachium sp.
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & White Cheeked Goby
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rhinogobius duospilus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & White Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Vieja argentea
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Tanichthys albonubes
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & White Saum (Green Terror)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Andinoacara stalsbergi
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Whiteseam Fighter
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Betta albimarginata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Wolf Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Parachromis dovii
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Wolf Fish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hoplias malabaricus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Wrestling Halfbeak
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Dermogenys pusilla
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pristella maxillaris
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Xenotilapia papilio
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenotilapia papilio
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Acara
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aequidens metae
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Ameiurus natalis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Convict
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive