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Fiddler's In Mudskipper Aquaria?
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 5:53 pm
by vipervenom
I have a small tank currently housing three smaller mudskippers (the largest I believe is around 2 inches). I have always wanted to add a fiddler crab in with them. What I can't find is if the fiddlers will harm/eat the mudskippers? Does anyone know?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:43 pm
by crazyforpuffs
I believe Fiddler crabs are omnivorous scavengers...so, that being said...I think the potential is there for them to view , say, a sleeping mudskipper as food.
I wouldn't chance it - but perhaps someone with more direct experience will come forward with an opinion.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:51 pm
by Pufferpunk
Pinch--ouch! 0-0)
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:48 pm
by lisalisa
Hmm, when I first read this post I figured it the other way around. I know mudskippers have quite powerful jaws, and thought they might view the crabs as lunch. I'm no mudskipper expert though, that's for sure!
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:56 pm
by The Fisherman
I dont know about mudskippers, but fiddlers will pinch the legs off of newts!
-John
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:58 pm
by The Fisherman
If you have the space, it would be fairly cheap to set up a 10-gallon tank for a fiddler or two. probably under 50$.
-John
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:06 pm
by vipervenom
Actually my mudskippers are much smaller than any crab, like I said the largest one is just over 2 inches.
Most fiddlers come in around that size, with the exception they have armour. In the wild I know they live peacfully with each other, but I'm not sure if anyone has done it in aquaria.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:09 pm
by TheSmJ
I'd give it a try if I were you. Get a clawless female and see how they get along.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:37 pm
by vipervenom
I'd prefer to not risk it, I would like a definite answer. Not only are mudskippers expensive, but they can be darn hard to find. I waited for just over 5 weeks for my lfs to get them in. And They are very healthy and beautiful so I'd prefer to not risk it.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:02 pm
by The Fisherman
Good choice VV.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:41 am
by demented_lullaby
I say it depends on the aquarium in size. However I'd also say that there is always a risk that the mud skippers could get hurt. Basically I wouldn't risk it, especially if you really love your little guys.
Mudskippers are so wicked. I've wanted one since I was a kid. Maybe one day....
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:51 am
by Pufferpunk
I will be getting some in this tank, as soon as 1 more frog dies of old age:
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:09 am
by lisalisa
Gorgeous PP!
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:38 pm
by vipervenom
You will have some happy skippers!
My tank is only a 10 gal right now. I won't switch them over until they get larger. I have created an imitation mudflat. I will post pics of the tank soon. Lots to explain but I need the pics to do so.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:16 pm
by RTR
Mudskippers are space hogs, they need a lot of personal space.