African Ropefish / Erpetoichthys calabaricus display-limited Common Name: Platinum Red Tail

Common Name: Platinum Red Tail Catfish

Common Name: Short Body Flagtail ProchilodusScientific Name: Semaprochilodus insignis (Selective Short Body Variant)Other Names: Short Body Flagtail

and even tank mates

rocky environments where it feeds on algae and biofilm growing on submerged surfaces

Nitrate: <30 ppm

African Ropefish / Erpetoichthys calabaricus display-limited Common Name: Platinum Red TailCommon Name: African Ropefish Scientific Name: Erpetoichthys calabaricus Other Names: Reedfish, Snakefish The African Ropefish is a fascinating and unique freshwater fish known for its elongated, snake like body and primitive appearance. This species has a smooth, greenish brown to gray coloration and a series of small dorsal finlets along its back. The Ropefish is a member of the Bichir family and possesses both gills and lungs, allowing it to