5-6 Mudskippers
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful but territorial with their own kind. Best kept in a species-only or carefully planned brackish setup.
Water Quality:
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 7.5–8.5
Salinity: Brackish water (specific gravity 1.005–1.015)
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Below 20 ppm
Maximum Size: 10–15 cm (depending on species)
Habitat:
Mudskippers require a paludarium with both land and shallow water. Provide plenty of rocks, driftwood and hiding places, ensuring easy access to dry land as they spend much of their time out of the water.
Diet:
Feed a varied diet of live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, insects and quality carnivore pellets.
Lifespan:
Typically 5–8 years with proper care.