Mudskipper Care Guide
Periophthalmus spp.
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 24–29°C (75–85°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- West Africa, Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; eats algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a brackish water setup with access to land areas for basking.
Good to Know
Mudskippers are fascinating for their ability to live both in water and on land, requiring specialized tanks that replicate their natural habitat.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism varies by species.
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