Mud for my mudskipper

[MudskipperFan]

Is it okay if I use mud from my backyard for my mudskippers providing it has no pesticides in it or anything like that? How to I clean out/wash/sterilize mud? Is there any mud I can buy from a fish/hardware store?

 

[MrGrayMySkipper]

why do you need mud your mudskippers dont require mud i just use really fin grain sand.
the reason most stores dont sell mud is because the water gets cloudy and mucky and its not very attractive.thats just wat i think though

 

[MudskipperFan]

I wanted them to feel at home.

 

[MrGrayMySkipper]

i think that it you give them some good hideing spots and clean water they will be happy

 

[MudskipperFan]

But I also wanted to use mud for them to make a real burrow.

 

[MudskipperFan]

bump

 

[Rythic]

I use play sand in my tank and they dig their own burrows. I have a couple big rocks on the beach and they dig holes deep underneath them. You dont need mud, just use sand they can make their own burrows, at least mine do.

 

[MudskipperFan]

But sand won't keep shape when it's agitated with water. Do the mudskippers ever go in the burrows?

 

[bazil323]

I know there's refugium mud out there, but I think it's for saltwater tanks. I really don't have a clue whether mudskippers would like it or not.

 

[MudskipperFan]

I know there's refugium mud out there, but I think it's for saltwater tanks. I really don't have a clue whether mudskippers would like it or not.

Indian mudskippers live on marine beaches according to FishBase.