{"product_id":"reed-fish","title":"Reed Fish (Rope Fish)","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"clt6d3\" data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🐍 Reed Fish (Rope Fish) \u003cem data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e(Erpetoichthys calabaricus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eAdd something truly unique to your aquarium with the fascinating \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eReed Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eRope Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its long, eel-like body and peaceful nature, this prehistoric-looking species brings movement, curiosity and personality to larger tropical setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eA true conversation starter, Reed Fish are ideal for UK aquarists looking for something unusual and compatible with peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"124fdls\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e🌿 Why Choose Reed Fish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15eg1rr\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e🐍 Unique eel-like “rope” body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1phr6l1\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e🌿 Ancient, prehistoric appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmtufi\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e🧘 Peaceful and non-aggressive temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u02vxl\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e🌙 More active during dusk and night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9lt6pf\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e🐠 Fascinating swimming and exploring behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mo8eyl\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e⭐ Excellent oddball species for larger tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eReed Fish are slow, graceful explorers that spend time along the bottom and mid-water, often weaving through plants and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"eyqbfy\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e📏 Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nnhsmz\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eErpetoichthys calabaricus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2274t1\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e📛 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reed Fish \/ Rope Fish \/ Snake Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qaf5j5\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200L+ recommended (large footprint preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oeyjj4\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c2e33u\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e⚗️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k68x2i\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e🧘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful (predatory toward very small fish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k0vyol\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous – frozen foods, sinking pellets, worms, crustaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tg081\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e👥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jzeiqd\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to mid-water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eReed Fish require a secure lid as they are excellent escape artists and will explore any gaps in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19tjahi\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e🐠 Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eBest suited to peaceful medium or large community tanks with similarly sized fish. Avoid very small fish, which may be seen as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eGreat tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"151p5z6\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eLarger tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"as5bv5\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eGouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y6t27\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eCatfish (non-aggressive species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tmfxr2\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eOther peaceful oddballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eReed Fish are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eskilled escape artists\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a tightly sealed aquarium lid is essential. 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