This marine aquarium fish is known as
Atlantic Mudskipper and the correct latin name is
Periophthalmus barbarus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Goby family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Africa. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This fish is territorial, eats smaller fishes.
Atlantic Mudskipper can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Atlantic Mudskipper fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

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Document modified on Wed Dec 19 14:09:34 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 19 14:09:34 UTC 2007
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