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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) & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Aulonocara baenschi

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Perch

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Perca flavescens

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yellow Shrimp

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Yoyo Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Botia almorhae

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Apple Snail

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Danio

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Danio rerio

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Botia striata

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Loach: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Obliquidens

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Oto

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Otocinclus cocama

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Oto: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Spiny Eel

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Zebra Tilapia

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive