Dwarf Mudskippers (Periopthalmus novemradiatus)

[bextraordinary]

(Yay, first post!)

I've seen a couple of threads around here on Mudskippers, particularly this little Indian or Dwarf species, Periopthalmus novemradiatus. I know that Frank's has them on occasion, but I wanted to see if anyone here knows of another source for price comparison/shipping avoidance.

Anyone know of another source for these lil' guys?

 

[Dragon cqzzzzz<]

I don't know of another source for them, but since I plan on getting one or two eventually, I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.
Does anyone know if they could coexist with bumblebee gobies?

 

[MudskipperFace]

I don't know of another source for them, but since I plan on getting one or two eventually, I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.
Does anyone know if they could coexist with bumblebee gobies?

I bet they would get eaten pretty quickly. I've seen a three inch mudskipper cram about five medium crickets in his mouth at once. Seriously. Even a small mudskipper could take down a bumblebee goby without any problem.

 

[Dragon cqzzzzz<]

What species of mudskipper did you see stuff all of those crickets in its face? If it was an African mudskipper or one of the more aggressive species, you definitely can't trust them. Indian dwarf mudskippers are supposed to be less aggressive.

 

[spangle]

I keep 8 Indian dwarf mudskippers with 3 red clawed crabs and the mudskippers have shown no agression towards the crabs , and I am thinking of introducing some bumble bee gobies to my set up as i don't think it will be a problem.

 

[Jeox]

What species of mudskipper did you see stuff all of those crickets in its face? If it was an African mudskipper or one of the more aggressive species, you definitely can't trust them. Indian dwarf mudskippers are supposed to be less aggressive.

but they still eat what fits in the mouth like 99% of fish do.
keep in mind mouth sizes...

 

[MudskipperFace]

What species of mudskipper did you see stuff all of those crickets in its face? If it was an African mudskipper or one of the more aggressive species, you definitely can't trust them. Indian dwarf mudskippers are supposed to be less aggressive.

It WAS an Indian Dwarf... mine is just a little rambunctious.

 

[Thedaniokeeper]

What other fish can Indians be kept with?

 

[Dragon cqzzzzz<]

What other fish can Indians be kept with?

It depends on what size of a tank you have, and how much water will be in the water part of the tank.
Adult mollies might be safe, but they reproduce too quickly if you're just going to have a small area for water.