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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 97 - 120 of 735 Tank Mates

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Betta Macrostoma

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Betta macrostoma

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBetta Macrostoma: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Betta Smaragdina

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Betta smaragdina

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Acara

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Cichlasoma bimaculatum

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Belt Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Vieja maculicauda

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Belt Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Bullhead Catfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Ameiurus melas

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Bullhead Catfish: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Corydoras

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras schultzei

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Corydoras: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Diamond Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Paratilapia polleni

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Diamond Cichlid: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Fin Cory

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Corydoras leucomelas

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Fin Cory: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Apteronotus albifrons

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Kuhli Loach

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangio oblonga

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Kuhli Loach: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Marble Hoplo

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Megalechis thoracata

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Marble Hoplo: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Neon Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Ocellatus

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Lamprologus speciosus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ocellatus: Aggressive

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Pacu

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Colossoma macropomum

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Phantom Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon megalopterus

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Phantom Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Ruby Barb

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pethia nigrofasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Ruby Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black Skirt Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Black-Banded Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia nigrans

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlack-Banded Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Blackline Rasbora

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rasbora borapetensis

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

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Physella acuta

Not Recommended
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Bleher's Rainbowfish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chilatherina bleheri

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBleher's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Blind Cave Tetra

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Astyanax mexicanus

Ideal Tank Mates
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Reedfish (Ropefish) & Blood Parrot Cichlid

Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hybrid cichlid (Blood Parrot)

Possible with Caution
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulBlood Parrot Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive