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Ropefish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Ropefish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus

FishFreshwater

Care level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank: 300 L
Maximum size: 40 cm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.8
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Active at night
Known jumper — cover the tank
Outgrows most home tanks
Preys on shrimp and snails

Best not combined with

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

In the BlubHub app you link your inhabitants to this database and see the care info next to your own water parameters.