Atlantic mudskipper vs Eyespot pufferfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Eyespot pufferfish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Eyespot pufferfish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Atlantic mudskipper is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Atlantic mudskipper can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Atlantic mudskipper is about 3 times the length of a Eyespot pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).
  • A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.

Side by side

Atlantic mudskipperEyespot pufferfish
Adult size25 cm (9.8 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH7.0–8.06.5–7.5
Hardness10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableNot suitable
Care levelEasy–
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles