Mudskippers

[Kit Walker]

I found juvenile mudskippers at a LFS. I am planning on setting up a tank for 2 juveniles. I did a bit of research, and it will have sand sloping up, with a root and smooth rock for them to come out on. The book I read said a specific gravity of 1.005 to 1.015.
It also said that water should be about 2 inches depth. My question is in regards to filtration, with such a shallow depth of water what filter is practical? (obviously not deep enough for internal or HOB). I am also under the impression they like foods which they can hunt and stalk.

 

[MonoSebaelover]

Mudskippers are amazing little creatures. They are my third favorite fish with the first being Anablep Anableps (4-eyed fish) and second being Mono Sebaes. I currently have 2 Skippies in a 20L with about 15 gallons of water do to 3 Anableps, Mollies and a Dragonfish needing more water. They will soon be moved to a 55 gallon with 1/2 water 1/2 land. I am currently using a Penguin 170 on the 20 but plan to use a HOT Magnum on the 55 along with an undergravel. Undergravels are the easiest way to go with Skippy's. I know it is no longer the method of choice but is the only practical solution with Skippy's. I feed my Skippy's and Anableps frozen bloodworms, frozen brine, live brine, and flakes (the Anableps always steal food from the Skippy's!). Hope this helps and you can have more than 2 inches of water in a Skippy tank.

 

[Kit Walker]

I have a spare UGF, but I was planning on using a beach sand substrate. Wouldn't this clog the UGF pores? Or is there a way around this? The books I read also say that eventually they will need around a 4ft tank.

 

[olaf]

The best way to use a UGF is in reverse. I have sand in my tank and this is how I use it. (a timed basis, on/off)