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Mudskipper
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Mudskipper

Periophthalmus barbarus

An amphibious fish that walks on land using its pectoral fins. Needs a paludarium with land area.

Min Tank20 gal
Temp77-86F
pH7.5-8.5

Tank Mates

  • Other mudskippers (with care)
  • Fiddler Crab

Feeding Tips

Crickets, mealworms, bloodworms, and small pieces of shrimp. They prefer feeding on land.

Care Level

Expert: requires land area, humidity, and a sealed lid

Beginner Tip

Build a setup with ~40% land, 60% shallow water. They drown without somewhere to climb out.

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