Rope/Reed Fish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)

Description

Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth, but is relatively peaceful otherwise. It can be maintained in small groups as it is not particularly territorial. Good tankmates include Synodontis species, larger characins and cichlids such as Severum, Angelfish, some Tilapia species etc. It shouldn’t be kept with very vigorous species, however, as it may be outcompeted at feeding time.

Common Name: Rope Fish
Scientific name:
Origin:
Maximum Size: 

Tank Parameters:
Size: 55 Gallon+
pH: 
Temperature: °F (°C)

Temperament: Peaceful
Breeding:
Difficulty: Moderate

*All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to natural variation with livestock. Livestock inventory can be off when numbers are low. If you place an online order and we are out of stock, you will automatically receive a refund or exchange for out of stock items!*

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Rope/Reed Fish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)

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Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth, but is relatively peaceful otherwise. It can be... Read more

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    Description

    Not to be trusted with tankmates it can fit in its mouth, but is relatively peaceful otherwise. It can be maintained in small groups as it is not particularly territorial. Good tankmates include Synodontis species, larger characins and cichlids such as Severum, Angelfish, some Tilapia species etc. It shouldn’t be kept with very vigorous species, however, as it may be outcompeted at feeding time.

    Common Name: Rope Fish
    Scientific name:
    Origin:
    Maximum Size: 

    Tank Parameters:
    Size: 55 Gallon+
    pH: 
    Temperature: °F (°C)

    Temperament: Peaceful
    Breeding:
    Difficulty: Moderate

    *All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to natural variation with livestock. Livestock inventory can be off when numbers are low. If you place an online order and we are out of stock, you will automatically receive a refund or exchange for out of stock items!*

    Read more

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