Are African Rope Fish Aggressive?

Rope fish aren’t an aggressive species

and you generally won’t see them attacking tank mates. The only exception is smaller fish might be eaten after being mistaken for food. One thing to watch out for is their ability to jump.

Do rope fish need to be in groups?

However, rope fish typically prefer the companionship of other rope fish, and up to six fish can peacefully cohabit the same tank. Rope fish are not generally territorial.

They can be seen congregating and hiding together as a group when housed in the same tank.

Can a rope fish live with cichlids?

Yes, it’s possible to house rope fish with cichlids if your cichlids are well-mannered

. Your best bet would be peaceful species like Bolivian ram, discus, and angelfish. But don’t ever pair your ropefish with aggressive cichlids like red devil cichlid, oscar, and convicts.

How big does a rope fish get?

Erpetoichthys calabaricus has a long smooth body, that is up to 20 in (50 cm) long in the wild. However,

in a tank the fish grows to become up to 37 cm (15 in)

. The lifespan is about 6-8 years.

Can rope fish live with Plecos?

A few good examples include Angelfish, Bala Sharks, Clown Loaches, Dwarf Gouramis, Glass Catfish, Pictus Catfish, Plecostomus, Rainbow Sharks, Siamese Algae Eaters, and Yo-yo Loaches. Another thing to consider is the temperament of the tank mates. Aggressive, territorial species will harass the rope fish.

Do rope fish lay eggs?

If by chance you do have male and female Rope Fish in your aquarium, you might find eggs adhered to the vegetation you have growing in your tank.

The Rope Fish eggs hatch in about 70 hours

. If you do get Rope Fish young, try to isolate them from other fish so that they do not get eaten.

What can live with a rope fish?

Perhaps the best tankmates for the reedfish are the barbs. Strong, fast swimming, mid-level fish, the barbs typically grow large enough that a reedfish will not consider eating them.

Tinfoil barbs, bala sharks, angelfish, large gouramis, Australian rainbow fish

, etc. are all good choices.

Do rope fish eat snails?

Small chunks of shrimp, fish, squid, or earthworm work equally well. Be mindful that this species are piscivorous and

will eat small fish, shrimp, and snails if they can locate them

. The greatest challenge when it comes to feeding Rope fish is ensuring that they are actually eating.

Can rope fish live with Kuhli loaches?

3 ropes and 2 kuhlis and I havn’t seen the kuhlis in a couple of months.

It is possible to keep them together I think depending on the individual rope fish

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What do reed fish eat?

As a nocturnal species, Reed Fish are most active during the night when they will spend time searching for and feeding on

crustaceans, insects, and worms

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