rope fish

[Pure]

In all the information I've read on them, not once I have seen them suggest they like to be kept in groups. That's just not common behavior for a carnivorous fish. Got a link?

Wile yes they do get long, their body is very flexible. A 29 would be the minimum I would keep one in.

About them getting out..Well both of the ones I have had got out. Each time it was through the hole cut out for the HOB. Now I had these holes cut as small as possible. This kinda leads me to think that if you have a HOB filter they can get out. Ideally you need a canister filter because you can cut the holes small enough that the only thing that will fit through them is the hoses for the filter.

[williamC]

thanks skratkins

[williamC]

thanks pure

[skratikans]

I have seen them go into caves together and hang out together..so they dont seem to mind the company of each other
Here are some links I have found..while they may like each other's company..it's probably not crucial but I have come upon sites that suggest to keep at least three together as they will form a group in caves..but either way, a 29g is still too small of a tank for them to move around and swim with ease, even if it's housing just one
Rope Fish @ petfish.net
How to keep your new Ropefish/Reedfish, Erpetoichthys calabricus, with pictures

[williamC]

yea i heard that they get big