Description
Mudskipper Goby – The Amphibious Showstopper
(Periophthalmus spp.)
The Mudskipper Goby is one of the most fascinating and unique fish in the aquarium hobby. These amphibious wonders are capable of living both in and out of water, spending much of their time perched on land, climbing rocks, or skipping across mudflats—earning their iconic name. Native to brackish coastal mangroves and tidal zones of Asia and Africa, Mudskippers offer a rare glimpse into the world between water and land.
Key Features:
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Amphibious Behavior: Can breathe air and move around on land using their strong pectoral fins
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Highly Entertaining: Known for their curious, territorial, and interactive behavior
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Unique Appearance: Bulging eyes, broad mouth, and a sturdy, eel-like body
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Great for Paludariums: Thrive in setups that combine water and land areas
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 90 liters (20+ gallons) for a small group, with both aquatic and land zones
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Temperature: 24°C–30°C (75°F–86°F)
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pH: 7.5–8.5
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Salinity: Brackish water (SG 1.005–1.015)
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Must have ample dry land, mudbanks, or driftwood for basking and climbing
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Secure lid required—they are excellent climbers and escape artists
Compatibility:
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Territorial; best kept with their own kind in species setups or with other robust brackish species
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Males may fight—keep in groups with plenty of space and visual barriers
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Avoid small or shy tankmates
Feeding Tips:
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Carnivorous—feed live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, small crickets, and mealworms
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Can be trained to take food from tweezers
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Feed once or twice a day; watch for food competition in groups
Why Choose Mudskipper Gobies?
For aquarists ready to try something truly different, Mudskippers offer a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Their terrestrial antics, expressive eyes, and bold personality make them one of the most captivating oddball species in the hobby.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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