mattbond
Fishaholic
what is needed to keep mudskippers? as in setup? parameters? heating? filtration? etc?
any info would be appreciated
any info would be appreciated
Mudskippers
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nmonks
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The best source of information is Richard Mleczko's chapter in my book. So if you want to keep mudskippers, buying or borrowing a copy will be really useful.
Failing that, the basics are these: Maintenance is closer to that of amphibians than fish. The tank needs to be of a appropriate depth that you can provide a little water (10 cm at most) but lots of climbing area on rocks, bogwood roots, ceramic ornaments and/or plastic plants. The substrate should be a silica sand/coral sand mix, shored up with stones. Filtration can be very basic; a small internal or external canister filter will be ample. Healthy 'skippers spend 90% of their time on land.
The tank needs a secure lid; 'skippers are experts at escaping. Humidity is important, but there should be ventilation via grilles to prevent mould. Avoid using a glass heater, because there's a good chance the 'skippers will be burned as they climb about. If you must use one, fit a heater guard. Otherwise use an undertank heating mat or similar.
Brackish water is essential, but the precisely salinity doesn't matter. SG 1.005-1.015 is recommended.
Diet varies, but most consume insects and some amount of algae. The larger species are accomplished predators on crabs and the like. Choose species with care: all are territorial, and some species aggressively so, to the degree males end up being kept "in solitary" most of the time. Do see my Brackish FAQ for a quick review of the common species. Richard discusses the full diversity in the book. Generally, keep mudskippers alone. They mix poorly with other fish.
Cheers, Neale
Failing that, the basics are these: Maintenance is closer to that of amphibians than fish. The tank needs to be of a appropriate depth that you can provide a little water (10 cm at most) but lots of climbing area on rocks, bogwood roots, ceramic ornaments and/or plastic plants. The substrate should be a silica sand/coral sand mix, shored up with stones. Filtration can be very basic; a small internal or external canister filter will be ample. Healthy 'skippers spend 90% of their time on land.
The tank needs a secure lid; 'skippers are experts at escaping. Humidity is important, but there should be ventilation via grilles to prevent mould. Avoid using a glass heater, because there's a good chance the 'skippers will be burned as they climb about. If you must use one, fit a heater guard. Otherwise use an undertank heating mat or similar.
Brackish water is essential, but the precisely salinity doesn't matter. SG 1.005-1.015 is recommended.
Diet varies, but most consume insects and some amount of algae. The larger species are accomplished predators on crabs and the like. Choose species with care: all are territorial, and some species aggressively so, to the degree males end up being kept "in solitary" most of the time. Do see my Brackish FAQ for a quick review of the common species. Richard discusses the full diversity in the book. Generally, keep mudskippers alone. They mix poorly with other fish.
Cheers, Neale
iliveinazoo
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I believe there to be a tpyo, Nmonks meant to say SG1.005 -1.015
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