Jack CO Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Just wondering if ropefish could coexist with hillstream loaches in my 60 gallon. My 4 hillstreams that are currently quarantining are close to full size, but I’m worried that eventually a full sized ropefish might try to predate on them. I don’t think they will because of how wide bodied they are, but I figure it doesn’t hurt to ask. The ropefish my lfs has are around 8 inches, but only the girth of 2 pencils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) You're probably fine. I'd learn _exactly_ what they're used to eating so that you can immediately provide that for them. I suspect a well-planted busy eco system where there are other species of fish fooling about would serve as a distraction too. Kribs . . . Congo Tetras . . . good options. You've probably already seen this video, but for those who haven't been introduced to the species, here's a nice on-ramp... Edited July 14, 2023 by Fish Folk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack CO Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 2:28 AM, Fish Folk said: You've probably already seen this video I have seen the video. It’s that video along with the 8 foot tank build that gives me hope in keeping them with the hillstream loaches. There’s so many little fish species in that tank that they just leave alone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 7:24 PM, Jack CO said: There’s so many little fish species in that tank that they just leave alone It is hard to count to see if they are actually left alone ;D 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciferkrist Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Just be sure you have a TIGHT lid and your filter input is above the water line... Or you will have a ropefish in your filter or floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunersbettas Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 You should be fine. If your hillstreams like to lay on the plants/stick to glass, he should ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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