#ropefish
Meet my ropefish aka reedfish or snakefish. It looks like an eel or water snake, but it is more closely related to a bichir. Unlike eels, it has pectoral fins and a modified swim bladder that allows it to breathe both water and air!

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November 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Erpetoichthys calabaricus, also known as ropefish or reed fish. They’re related to bichirs.
October 28, 2026 at 2:20 AM
She is a starry night cichlid #Paratilapia #polleni from Madagascar ✨

I had to part with her because she was in wrong company in an aquarium dedicated to West African fishes. Plus she was extremely aggressive toward any other fish except birchirs, ropefish, and catfishes.
October 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Hello. 🥰
They're Ropefish. One of my brothers has them. They look very prehistoric.
🙂💜
September 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I love me some ropefish
September 23, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Ropefish!
September 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
An afternoon moment of zen with my big fish tank of mostly South American Cichlids. I have two orange blood parrots, 6 polar blue parrot hybrids, an electric blue acara, a gold severum, a blue dolphin cichlid, and even a ropefish!

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September 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Aquariums: 3DP Dunkleosteus Skull (Ropefish for scale)

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Here is my rope boi (General Custard) with his favorite decoration. I used meshy AI to generate the model from an image bc I couldn’t find any 3D models …
Aquariums: 3DP Dunkleosteus Skull (Ropefish for scale) - Flake Food
Here is my rope boi (General Custard) with his favorite decoration. I used meshy AI to generate the model from an image bc I couldn’t find any 3D models like
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August 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Aquariums: Can anyone tell me what the issue is with this ropefish?

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Noticed a small spot of discolouration yesterday, but he was acting absolutely normal. Today it’s expanded rapidly, although …
Aquariums: Can anyone tell me what the issue is with this ropefish? - Flake Food
Noticed a small spot of discolouration yesterday, but he was acting absolutely normal. Today it’s expanded rapidly, although he’s still acting normal.
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August 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
I know, it makes it much harder when they don't like company. Or want to eat them. (I want a ropefish or dojo loaches!)
November 17, 2024 at 5:48 AM
The ropefish in its element #Shibari #kinbaku #ropes
March 12, 2025 at 5:16 AM
De wimpelaal - sinds ik weer voertabletten voer komt hij altijd ‘‘s avonds naar voren. #Aquariumgeek
May 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
De wimpelaal komt poolshoogte nemen … #Aquariumgeek
April 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Een onwaarschijnlijke vriendschap. #Aquariumgeek
February 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ropefish (aka reedfish) doing rope things. Please excuse my diatom bloom, new tank growing pains.
July 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Ropefish are so nifty.
June 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
already have kuhlis and am waiting for a ropefish that needs rehoming
May 12, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Aquariums: Ropefish appreciation post

https://www.flakefood.com/888209/aquariums-ropefish-appreciation-post/

I always post my big guys… here's some love for my smaller noodles too 🤗 Posted by ConfidentCaptain5553
Aquariums: Ropefish appreciation post - Flake Food
I always post my big guys... here's some love for my smaller noodles too 🤗
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July 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Aquariums: What is your most favorite oddball fish?

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My most favorite is Ropefish Posted by Hopeful-Repair-1121
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My most favorite is Ropefish
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April 14, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Aquariums: Update to the ropefish situation: he has been freed

https://www.flakefood.com/840274/aquariums-update-to-the-ropefish-situation-he-has-been-freed/

After a tumultuous hour, my husband and I were finally able to extricate the ropefish from his horrible siphon captor. Big shout out to …
Aquariums: Update to the ropefish situation: he has been freed - Flake Food
After a tumultuous hour, my husband and I were finally able to extricate the ropefish from his horrible siphon captor. Big shout out to Python for making a
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March 2, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Aquariums: Please help, I don’t know what to do to help my ropefish.

https://www.flakefood.com/840132/aquariums-please-help-i-dont-know-what-to-do-to-help-my-ropefish/

I am devastated. I was cleaning my tank and looked away from the siphon for just a moment and went to go vacuum again and it …
Aquariums: Please help, I don't know what to do to help my ropefish. - Flake Food
I am devastated. I was cleaning my tank and looked away from the siphon for just a moment and went to go vacuum again and it stopped suctioning. Confused, I
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March 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Aquariums: His greed knows no limits

https://www.flakefood.com/831865/aquariums-his-greed-knows-no-limits/

Even after a silverside and a few food sticks he goes after the ropefish food too… Good thing all 6 of them collectively share a brain cell Posted by ConfidentCaptain5553
Aquariums: His greed knows no limits - Flake Food
Even after a silverside and a few food sticks he goes after the ropefish food too... Good thing all 6 of them collectively share a brain cell
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February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Aquariums: Suggestions on what wood looks the best?

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I’m thinking the first one needs one slimmer long piece with it. This is going to be for bichir and ropefish. It’s not done or close. I need more sand still. …
Aquariums: Suggestions on what wood looks the best?
I’m thinking the first one needs one slimmer long piece with it. This is going to be for bichir and ropefish. It’s not done or close. I need more sand still. (Sand example in the left corner) any suggestions I’m open to hear them! Posted by Legitimate-Stick-187
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December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Aquariums: RIP to my baby Alfredo

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I feel like an awful mother. After getting him in January 2023, my sweet elephant nose Alfredo passed away last night. I don’t think he was that old. He was full grown when I got him but idk. I …
Aquariums: RIP to my baby Alfredo
I feel like an awful mother. After getting him in January 2023, my sweet elephant nose Alfredo passed away last night. I don’t think he was that old. He was full grown when I got him but idk. I feel like it’s my fault. Now I leave behind my ropefish, yoyo loach, and bristle nose pleco. My ropefish was his best friend I got them together and I feel so awful. Like I did something wrong. RIP to my Alfredo. Swim in heaven baby. Posted by AngelBlake17
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Aquariums: I stuck a dry piece of wood to soak in my ropefish tank…

https://www.flakefood.com/775691/aquariums-i-stuck-a-dry-piece-of-wood-to-soak-in-my-ropefish-tank/

And now his morning constitutional involves a good 30-60 mins of up-and-overs after the light turns on😅 I'll have to keep a …
Aquariums: I stuck a dry piece of wood to soak in my ropefish tank…
And now his morning constitutional involves a good 30-60 mins of up-and-overs after the light turns on😅 I'll have to keep a supply of dry wood on hand for them to play on. Posted by Crowds_of_crows
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September 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM