Atlantic mudskipper vs Malabar pufferfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Malabar pufferfish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Malabar 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 10 times the length of a Malabar pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–8.0 suits both.

Side by side

Atlantic mudskipperMalabar pufferfish
Adult size25 cm (9.8 in)2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)20 L (5 US gal)
Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH7.0–8.07.5–8.3
Hardness10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableNot suitable
Care levelEasy–
DietCarnivore–

Species profiles