Reedfish (Ropefish) & Channel Catfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Ictalurus punctatus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
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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) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Checker Barb
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Oliotius oligolepis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Checkerboard Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Dicrossus filamentosus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chequered Rainbowfish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Cherry Barb
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Puntius titteya
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Cherry Shrimp
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Neocaridina davidi
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chili Rasbora
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Boraras brigittae
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Puntius semifasciolatus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chipokae Mbuna
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Melanochromis chipokae
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Labidochromis chisumulae
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chocolate Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Hypselecara temporalis
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chocolate Gourami
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Loricaria cataphracta
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Christmas Fulu
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Xystichromis phytophagus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Chuco Cichlid
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chuco godmanni
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Clown Killifish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Epiplatys annulatus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Clown Knifefish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chitala ornata
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Clown Loach
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Chromobotia macracanthus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Clown Pleco (L104)
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Panaqolus maccus
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Reedfish (Ropefish) & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Erpetoichthys calabaricus · Metriaclima callainos
Reedfish (Ropefish): Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive