Fish Species
Ropefish
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
About
A snake-like relative of bichirs from West and Central African coastal river systems. Ropefish breathe atmospheric air, are most active after dark and are notorious escape artists. They are peaceful with fish too large to swallow but will prey on small tankmates.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
Origin Region
Coastal West-Central Africa, Benin to Cameroon
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
37 cm | 14.6 in
Water Requirements
West AfricaTemperature
23–27°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–6dKH
Min Tank Size
300L