{"product_id":"mudskipper-periophthalmus-barbarus","title":"MudSkipper (Periophthalmus barbarus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMudskippers are remarkable fish that thrive both in and out of water. \u003cem\u003ePeriophthalmus barbarus\u003c\/em\u003e spends much of its life on muddy banks, using strong pectoral fins to “walk” and hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHabitat Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaludarium design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a half‑land, half‑water enclosure with shallow, brackish water (specific gravity 1.005–1.015). Provide a sloping land area made of sand or mud and plenty of branches and roots to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a tight‑fitting lid to maintain humidity and prevent escapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep temperatures around 75–82 °F and a pH of 7.5–8.5. Cycle the system well to manage waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMudskippers are omnivores. Feed small crickets, mealworms, frozen krill and occasional vegetable matter. They may spar over territory but settle into hierarchies in larger habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining high humidity is crucial for skin respiration. Planting mangrove‑type \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/pages\/live-plants-for-fish-tanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive plants for fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e helps stabilise banks and provides shelter. A well‑designed mudskipper setup becomes a captivating, interactive display of amphibious behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"1.5-2”","offer_id":41820159705297,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\"-3.5\"","offer_id":42091004756177,"sku":"","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/files\/82062A4B-EB4E-4A0A-8DC7-BA82550FEFD6.jpg?v=1700436779","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/products\/mudskipper-periophthalmus-barbarus","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}