Atlantic mudskipper vs Peacock gudgeon: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • 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 Peacock gudgeon and may eat it.
  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 25–25.6°C (77–78°F).
  • A pH of 7.0–7.8 suits both.

Side by side

Atlantic mudskipperPeacock gudgeon
Adult size25 cm (9.8 in)7.6 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature25–30°C (77–86°F)22–25.6°C (72–78°F)
pH7.0–8.07.0–7.8
Hardness10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)–
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Community tankNot suitable–
Care levelEasyEasy
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles