My newest mudskipper, Mel

[jackiomy]

Here is my new baby, Mel. LOL He is acclimating right now.

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[clb2196]

I have to say, mudskippers both fascinate me and freak me out. :lol: But that tank is absolutely gorgeous! :D

[jackiomy]

I have to say, mudskippers both fascinate me and freak me out. :lol: But that tank is absolutely gorgeous! :D

Thank you! I was really worried I couldn't do something creative and I know there is too much stuff in it, But I like it.

[clb2196]

Thank you! I was really worried I couldn't do something creative and I know there is too much stuff in it, But I like it.

I don't think there's too much. In fact my husband just came in and looked at it and loved it too (he wants turtles). :)

[AquaGem]

Sooo cute! I bet he will fit in great! Are they aggressive to new members of the gang? Or do you think Moko will play nice? Was he the only one at the pet store? He doesn't look as spoiled as the other... you'll have to work on that! :grinyes:

[rocker92]

good luck!!!!!

mudskippers are sooooo cool!!!!

[jackiomy]

Sooo cute! I bet he will fit in great! Are they aggressive to new members of the gang? Or do you think Moko will play nice? Was he the only one at the pet store? He doesn't look as spoiled as the other... you'll have to work on that! :grinyes:

There were more at the store but they are $29.99 each so I don't think another is going to come home soon. I put him in with Moko now and they haven't noticed each other yet. We will see what happens. :)

[mel_20_20]

Here is my new baby, Mel. LOL He is acclimating right now.

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JACKIE!!!!! YOU NAMED YOUR NEW SKIPPER AFTER ME!!! *squeals with delight*

I'm soooooo happy!!!! :)

Mel is just gorgeous!!! You tank looks fantastic... just wonderful!! I just now got to see it. (wee hours of Friday morning)

I just got back home. I've been out of town visiting my sister in Austin, TX area... and went out looking for Texas holey rock. Found a bunch!! Brought home a bunch, but I'm planning to go back for more.

Your pics are great!!!!

[kcress]

Tank? That doesn't even look like a tank. Looks like the photographer surfaced out of the shallows!

[eclecticoldsod]

Absolutely beautiful tank – congratulations..! I shall be setting up a 60 x 18 inch mud skipper tank soon, but it's back to the drawing board as to design now. You have given me something much better to aim at.
What are the immersed plants in the background?

[ChrisK]

great skipper

[Mokomon]

Beautiful Jacki, just beautiful!

[BreezeRuehls]

what size tank is that stunner?

[jackiomy]

what size tank is that stunner?

It's a 20 long. I wanted a bigger one but that is the biggest one I could fit in my house. LOL

[jackiomy]

Beautiful Jacki, just beautiful!

Thank you Moko. Did you notice his name? :dance:

[jackiomy]

Absolutely beautiful tank – congratulations..! I shall be setting up a 60 x 18 inch mud skipper tank soon, but it's back to the drawing board as to design now. You have given me something much better to aim at.
What are the immersed plants in the background?

Fake.
*blushes in embarassment*:lol2:

[eclecticoldsod]

Thanks. No need for embarrassment, they look great and that's all that matters. From my reading, there are a limited number of live plants that will live happily in brackish water. If I can get my tank to look half as good as yours, I'll be a happy bunny.

[evelyn80]

awesome tank and skips jacki! that looks absolutely amazing!

[jackiomy]

Thanks evelyn!

[KingConch]

hows he/she settling in?

[dirtydawg10]

Beautiful setup and nice looking skipper!!

[jackiomy]

hows he/she settling in?

It is kinda funny. I bought him in particular because my other one is a lot bigger and this one had to be seperated from the rest at the store because he was picking on all the other ones. I figured with that much attitude he should be able to hold his own with Moko. They have little staring matches with their fins flared but they both back down and everything seems to be going okay. They both have their favorite perches, Moko likes his tree stump and Mel sits on top of the waterfall, it is pretty cute. I do have to watch them whrn I feed them because Moko is faster and I want to make sure Mel gets his share.

[jackiomy]

Hey! You out there! Where's my dinner?

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[Sploke]

Tank is looking awesome, Jackie. Did you ever confirm that you have P. barbatus? If so, keep an eye on them. I was chatting with Frank (from franksaquarium.com) this weekend at the convention about skippers. I mentioned I was thinking about trying a trio of the barbatus in my 75 once I get it finished. He said it most likely wouldn't be large enough, territory-wise, due to aggression levels and the fact that about 80-90% of those imported are males. I want to do some more research, but if I can get 1m/2f it might work out.

[jackiomy]

Tank is looking awesome, Jackie. Did you ever confirm that you have P. barbatus? If so, keep an eye on them. I was chatting with Frank (from franksaquarium.com) this weekend at the convention about skippers. I mentioned I was thinking about trying a trio of the barbatus in my 75 once I get it finished. He said it most likely wouldn't be large enough, territory-wise, due to aggression levels and the fact that about 80-90% of those imported are males. I want to do some more research, but if I can get 1m/2f it might work out.

Thank you Sploke. I do have P. barbatus. I have been watching them like a hawk and so far just minor skirmishes. Just a couple of staring contests. They both have staked out their territory but I have another tank set up just in case. I do watch them when they eat because the bigger one is faster but the littler one is pretty feisty. So far it has been balancing out.

[cam191919]

nice skip :D

[kjr928]

Stunning set up you got there :thm: