Jack CO Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I’ve been doing lots of research on the ropefish because I would really like to get one for my 60 gallon which currently has 4 African Butterfly Fish and some petricola catfish. I’ve come across some conflicting information regarding how much space they really need. I’ve seen everything from only a 40 gallon to a 110 for just one ropefish. Is my 60 gallon (4 foot) big enough to keep a single one? Thanks for the input, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadStang Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I have 3 in my 75 and they seem to be doing fine with plenty of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I was going to say a 55 g so a 60 Is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack CO Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 On 6/22/2023 at 9:56 PM, DeadStang said: I have 3 in my 75 and they seem to be doing fine with plenty of room. Would you recommend keeping them in groups or would a single one be ok? I was originally only going to keep one but I’ve seen a lot of places saying they prefer to be in groups. I’d be willing to get 2 of them because I think it would be ok to have the 2 in my 60. Either way I’m not getting them in the near future because I want my petricolas to grow a little bigger so I’m certain they won’t get eaten or hunted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadStang Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 They seem to be very social -- I would get 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Brutting Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 That’s going to be an awesome aquarium. Rope Fish are my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 I’ve always heard try to get a small group 2-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack CO Posted June 25, 2023 Author Share Posted June 25, 2023 Thanks for the input, I will be getting 2 in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Would 2 in a 55 bowfront be too small? I have one in there right now. Poor guy is lonely. Also, what do you feed them, and how often? I can't tell how full mine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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