Mudskipper African

African mudskippers spend much of their lives out of water; these guys love to sunbathe and require a surface area - rock or driftwood will do. The mudskipper will climb out of the water and enjoy the lamp. In the wilds, these aquarium pets are caught on river banks of brackish waters, so it is a good idea to add a little aquarium salt to the water. Typically, a tank with mudskippers, toads, and other amphibians has only a few inches of water. These "amphibians" are beautiful species for terrariums and will jump quite far to catch live crickets.

African mudskippers will eat small fish and they will eat Indian dwarf mudskippers; however, larger fish and amphibians will live in peace and harmony.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Mudskippers spend much of their time out of the water. Give them a tank with a large land area of mud, sand or rocks, a few inches of slightly salty (brackish) water, warm, humid air and a tight lid.

Feeding: Feed small insects like crickets, or frozen foods like bloodworms and shrimp. Many learn to take sinking pellets on land.

Tankmates: Mudskippers are territorial with each other and will eat small fish. Give each one its own space.

Good to know: Mudskippers breathe through their skin and mouth when out of the water, so the air above the tank must stay warm and humid.