General

Origin:
Africa
Family:
Polypteridae
Typical Life Span:
8 years
Size:
24 - 36 inches [Extremely Large]
Bio Load:
Medium

Health

Temperature:
22 - 28C
Water Conditions:
5-15dH, pH 6-7.5
Dietary Requirements:
Tubifex, Mealworm, Bloodworm, Crickets, Pellets
Common Illnesses:
-

Compatibility

Temperament:
Peaceful but may eat smaller fish.
Sociableness:
Communal
Minimum Group Size:
1
Suitable For Planted Tanks:
Yes

Tank Requirements

Recommended Minimum Tank Size:
400 Litres
Preferred Habitat:
Tanks with sand substrate and a good mix of cavernous hiding spots and lightly planted, open areas

Further Notes

Further Notes:
Reedfish, also commonly called Ropefish, are large eel like fish that may easily escape from aquariums without closed hoods. Due to their poor eyesight they are forced to hunt for their food using a highly developed sense of smell. Their size means that they are best suited to tanks with larger fish, as they may eat smaller species.