Rope Fish

Rope Fish

Erpetoichthys calabaricus
✗ Not Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Rope Fish Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Rope Fish and Rummy Nose Tetra are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Rope Fish (15") may eat or bully Rummy Nose Tetra (2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Rope Fish: bottom, Rummy Nose Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

Rope Fish is a predator and may eat Rummy Nose Tetra.

Important Notes

  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 65 gallons

ParameterRope FishRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature72–82°F74–82°F
pH6–7.55.5–7
Max Size15"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal20 gal

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