ABSTRACT
Mudskippers are a source of fascination for aquarists due to their atypical life history. Numerous species of mudskippers are imported for the aquarium trade each year. However, the identities of these fishes are questionable due to misidentifications by aquarist magazines and aquarium shops. Mudskippers easily adapt to an aquarium setup that resembles their natural environment. The ideal setup is a paludarium that enables the mudskipper to spend time both in and out of the water. A spacious tank must be provided for these fishes, especially for species that consume prey out of water. The environmental and physiological requirements of mudskippers call for specifically designed paludariums. The natural habitat of mangrove forests cannot be replicated in the paludarium but similar conditions can be achieved. The sloping aquarium design is popular in paludariums with mudskippers.
