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Breeding Mudskippers in Captivity
Video showing successful breeding of long-term captive Slender Mudskippers (Periophthalmus gracilis). Courtship, burrows and fry are shown. Fish are maintained within a tidal aquarium, which accurately replicates their natural environment.
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Mudskipper Breeding
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Video documenting the stages of breeding mudskippers (Periophthalmus gracilis) within captivity. These fish are long term captive fish (3 years in aquarium) and live within a tidal aquarium. There are 2 high tide events per day each lasting for 1 hour and separated by a 12.5 h period.
Mudskippers in tidal mudflat aquarium
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Mudskipper (Periophthalmus gracilis) colony in my tidal mudflat aquarium. Fish are active during the low tide phase
Mudskippers
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Colony of Periophthalamus gracilis (Slender mudskippers) in my tidal aquarium. Time-lapse photography condenses 4 hours into 3 minutes. A complete “high tide” phase is shown in this video
Metynnis maculata school
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My school of Juvenile Metynnis maculatus in my 4 foot tank. Java fern and Java moss are not touched by the fish which are provided with fresh Lettuce leaves, algae wafers and various other herbivorous/carnivorous foods. Filtration is at a rate of 2,000L per hour. Tank contains a school of 9 Metynnis maculatus and 3 Pepper Catfish.
Reef System
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Reef system. Updated video. Most things have remained stable. Lost my Toxic green/yellow Goni, and have replaced it with a torch coral. Added a small cleaner-wrasse, which has had the effect of calming down my blue tang
Update on Marine Reef Aqarium
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Updated movie of my Marine Aquarium. Corals continuing to grow well. Xenia has been cut back extensively to reduce its suppression of surrounding hard corals.
Marine reef system
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Update on my marine reef
Tank video
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Reef aquarium, establish for 5 years, has been subject to several crashes associated with power failures over the years. Contains a school of Blue/green Chromis, tangs, dwarf angel, breeding pair of six line wrasses, clowns, carius coral, morphs and anemones as well as 100's of Nassarius, Turbo and dove snails as part of the clean up crew.
Update on large reef system
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Update on large reef system
Pulse coral in aquarium with flow turned off
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Pulse coral in aquarium with flow turned off
Reef tank update - aquascape changes
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Some minor changes to aquascape. Addition of a few additional spa corals
Pulse coral at night
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Pulse coral at night
Talbot's damselfish
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Talbot's damselfish
Talbot's damselfish in reef system
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Talbot's damselfish in reef system
Acropora coral feeding
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Acropora coral feeding
Reef with additional sps corals
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Reef with additional sps corals
GB Prenas breeding tank (2 foot)
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GB Prenas breeding tank (2 foot)
Reef aquarium 2
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Reef aquarium 2
Establishing reef
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Establishing reef
Bangai cardinal courtship display
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Bangai cardinal courtship display
Bangui make transfer of eggs to mouth
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Bangui make transfer of eggs to mouth
20130604_162412.mp4
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20130604_162412.mp4
Display Tank showing pulsing currents and inhabitants
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Display Tank showing pulsing currents and inhabitants
More fottage of Chromis schooling in an aquarium
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More fottage of Chromis schooling in an aquarium
Blue-green Chromis schooling in Aquarium
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Blue-green Chromis schooling in Aquarium
Display marine tank with schooling blue-green Chromis
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Display marine tank with schooling blue-green Chromis
Red and Black Anemonefish in Holding tank
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Red and Black Anemonefish in Holding tank
Large Aquarium with fish and invertebrates
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Large Aquarium with fish and invertebrates
Oscillaris Clownfish In host BTA
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Oscillaris Clownfish In host BTA

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  • @F0RG.
    @F0RG. Місяць тому

    What tipe of mud skipper are they

  • @jazpurgarcia831
    @jazpurgarcia831 2 місяці тому

    This is THE MOST Fascinating, Magical, Mystical & Awe-inspiring Video I've ever watched on my Newly Discovered & Now, Most Favorite Little Creature!!!

  • @mariabelensalcedoflor1479
    @mariabelensalcedoflor1479 2 місяці тому

    Precioso video

  • @crosnoder
    @crosnoder 8 місяців тому

    Could you please tell me how you created the mud?

  • @ramksb
    @ramksb 10 місяців тому

    did the fish only create a sand movement, etc kind of scape?

  • @ramksb
    @ramksb 10 місяців тому

    what kind of media is used? is it beach sand? or estuary sand?

  • @ramksb
    @ramksb 10 місяців тому

    How can i contact you.?

  • @amandacooper5958
    @amandacooper5958 11 місяців тому

    What do you feed your skippers please? They look so chunky and healthy. Mine is turning up his nose at almost everything I offer, including live blackworms and live bloodworms. He likes crickets but doesn't seem very skilled at catching, or eating them - he seems to suck on them like a lollipop and then spit them out, I have never seen him eat an entire cricket, i am left with little dead crickets bodies I have to clean up after him. Is this usual?

  • @jamierochlitz3542
    @jamierochlitz3542 Рік тому

    That’s amazing I heard they were very hard to breed. It’s super cool that you have accomplished this!

  • @ericlaurencebanting2014
    @ericlaurencebanting2014 Рік тому

    Just flooded💀

  • @phoenixleigh8954
    @phoenixleigh8954 Рік тому

    I have been working on my mudskipper enclosure and was wondering if you might have a moment to shoot me an email and tell me what you used for the mud or where you collected it, your salinity, ph, and temp, and the water volume difference between high and low tide (I would love to know what mechanism you use for it as well) I keep all of my fish in biotope enclosures and I would love to replicate your estuary tank because it obviously keeps these amazing and intelligent fins very healthy and happy.

    • @phoenixleigh8954
      @phoenixleigh8954 Рік тому

      I keep 6 p.nobemradiatus in a 125 gallon tank on a deep substrate made of river clay and fine grain sand. My tidal flow seems to change the water volume much less than yours does so I may try increasing the high tide level. I run the tidal mechanism with dual pumps on timer but due to the muddy nature of the water I keep having to replace the pumps when they clog. Advice on a more efficient tidal flow setup would be appreciated. Also curious if you use heat lamps?

  • @leviethung8231
    @leviethung8231 Рік тому

    Thks for your video. May you tell me how to determine male and female, please. I'm going to buy them but I can't discern their sex. Thks u

  • @leviethung8231
    @leviethung8231 Рік тому

    Thks so much. Your video so so amazing.

  • @leviethung8231
    @leviethung8231 Рік тому

    You video so amazing. Thks a lot

  • @JulioCesar-ez6wf
    @JulioCesar-ez6wf Рік тому

    Incredible!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I never new anybody were successful in breeding Mudskippers! Great job! Did you managed to raise the fry?

  • @SATYASINVERTS
    @SATYASINVERTS 2 роки тому

    Amazing video!!

  • @bartydulake1
    @bartydulake1 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Well done successfully breeding in captivity! - Have you only kept the p. gracilis? I am super interested, as I have see these in brackish waters here in southern England, but I can't find any info on mudskippers being found in the UK - so I am trying to figure out what species it was that I saw maybe 30 years ago now! It was a smaller type..

  • @bartydulake1
    @bartydulake1 2 роки тому

    Really cool! - I am hoping to set up something like this..

  • @lankyboxltslovecutechickch1952
    @lankyboxltslovecutechickch1952 2 роки тому

    What's the difference between mudskippers and lizard? 🤨

  • @anzaeria
    @anzaeria 2 роки тому

    Mudskipper mansion.

  • @Plants-and-Ts
    @Plants-and-Ts 2 роки тому

    Wow! How did you get the mud?

  • @ranbeckzmom
    @ranbeckzmom 2 роки тому

    I think I had one of these in my 60 gallon fish tank and the pet store told me it was a goby

    • @Ethereal_fairy
      @Ethereal_fairy 19 днів тому

      They are in the goby family.There are so many types of gobies.

  • @Steven-yg4kc
    @Steven-yg4kc 2 роки тому

    It dig it’s own holemor we make it? And how to know the gender

  • @st0n3p0ny
    @st0n3p0ny 2 роки тому

    Any more info on this? Did any of the fry survive?

  • @ashlyraquelferrel3566
    @ashlyraquelferrel3566 2 роки тому

    What’s your salinity? Also what kind of mud are you using? All my sand and mud I’ve used caves in when tide is high..I’m debating on using mud from outside but I’m nervous about parasites and other problems! And how did you make you tidal system?

    • @ashlyraquelferrel3566
      @ashlyraquelferrel3566 2 роки тому

      Also my alpha male keeps killing my other males.. I went from 6 to two! And it’s a breeding pair !

  • @ashlyraquelferrel3566
    @ashlyraquelferrel3566 2 роки тому

    Did you boil your mud first? I’m debating on using mud from outside but I’m concerned about parasites ect..

  • @annikachristensen4323
    @annikachristensen4323 2 роки тому

    How I would make the tides: 1. Drill a small hole where you want the low tide to be. 2. Attach a tube from the main tank hole to a 2nd tank placed below the main tank. 3. In the 2nd tank, fill with water and insert a pump. 4. Use the pump to take water from tank 2 to the main tank. 5. Put the pump on a timer so it fills to the desired height and then shuts off. *As long as the intake rate exceeds the drainage rate, the tank water level will increase when the pump comes on, and gravity will take care of the descending tide through the first hole. For a really slow descending tide, drill a very small hole or use aquarium floss to create a little obstruction in the tube (just be aware you'll probably have to clean the floss from time to time to prevent clogs). To prevent overflow in the case of malfunction, just don't fill the 2nd tank with enough water to exceed the capacity of the main tank. Hope that helps people!* P.S. If anyone knows how to make the perfect substrate for this, please post!

  • @annikachristensen4323
    @annikachristensen4323 2 роки тому

    How I would make the tides: 1. Drill a small hole where you want the low tide to be. 2. Attach a tube from the main tank hole to a 2nd tank placed below the main tank. 3. In the 2nd tank, fill with water and insert a pump. 4. Use the pump to take water from tank 2 to the main tank. 5. Put the pump on a timer so it fills to the desired height and then shuts off. *As long as the intake rate exceeds the drainage rate, the tank water level will increase when the pump comes on, and gravity will take care of the descending tide through the first hole. For a really slow descending tide, drill a very small hole or use aquarium floss to create a little obstruction in the tube (just be aware you'll probably have to clean the floss from time to time to prevent clogs). To prevent overflow in the case of malfunction, just don't fill the 2nd tank with enough water to exceed the capacity of the main tank. Hope that helps people!* P.S. If anyone knows how to make the perfect substrate for this, please post!

  • @kassondra9564
    @kassondra9564 2 роки тому

    If you have multiple mudskippers in the tank will the others eat the babies?

  • @eduardooliveiragarcia5198
    @eduardooliveiragarcia5198 2 роки тому

    Can you tell me how you made this substrate? I made my mud, but it wasn't very good. THANKS

    • @ashlyraquelferrel3566
      @ashlyraquelferrel3566 2 роки тому

      I’m searching for the same answer!! I wanna use mud from outside but I’m nervous about parasites and stuff !

    • @eduardooliveiragarcia5198
      @eduardooliveiragarcia5198 2 роки тому

      @@ashlyraquelferrel3566 We are two

    • @ashlyraquelferrel3566
      @ashlyraquelferrel3566 2 роки тому

      @@eduardooliveiragarcia5198 I’m thinking pool sand and mud from a nearby river haha

    • @cameronturner1827
      @cameronturner1827 2 роки тому

      @@ashlyraquelferrel3566 i was watching another person and he said pottery clay is the best and thats what he uses

  • @annikachristensen4323
    @annikachristensen4323 3 роки тому

    This is an amazing video. What type of sand did you use? Or was it a mix? I'm trying to figure out how to get the consistency just right.

  • @annikachristensen4323
    @annikachristensen4323 3 роки тому

    Amazing video! Have you considered making a video on how you created the fluctuating tides?

    • @calamari.jaksun8914
      @calamari.jaksun8914 2 роки тому

      I want to do that same thing for my salt marsh aquarium.

    • @jpthepug3126
      @jpthepug3126 2 роки тому

      Just use a motor that moves back and forth at a slow pace with something flat attached

  • @bricarbajal8069
    @bricarbajal8069 3 роки тому

    Hello! Is this tank low maintenance? I think it looks great and was wondering what additional plants I can add to make it as low maintenance as possible. Thank you

  • @eduardooliveiragarcia5198
    @eduardooliveiragarcia5198 3 роки тому

    what is the name of this mud?

  • @johnwesley111harrison4
    @johnwesley111harrison4 3 роки тому

    There the least agreesive

  • @Au_Aquatica
    @Au_Aquatica 3 роки тому

    Gday I know I'm abit late but how did you go about creating the tide system? I'm planning on making myself a mudskipper tank aswell as adding some soldier crabs and was wondering how to go about incorporating the plumbing to allow for drainage and refill of the tank

    • @BubbaAndShawn
      @BubbaAndShawn 3 роки тому

      I've been asking the same thing. There seems to be no information anywhere on the internet on how to create a tidal system like this. If you find out, I would be very interested.

    • @BubbaAndShawn
      @BubbaAndShawn 3 роки тому

      actually Hayden, if you haven't already figured it out... I have a solution. Feel free to PM if you want.

    • @annikachristensen4323
      @annikachristensen4323 2 роки тому

      How I would make the tides: 1. Drill a small hole where you want the low tide to be. 2. Attach a tube from the main tank hole to a 2nd tank placed below the main tank. 3. In the 2nd tank, fill with water and insert a pump. 4. Use the pump to take water from tank 2 to the main tank. 5. Put the pump on a timer so it fills to the desired height and then shuts off. *As long as the intake rate exceeds the drainage rate, the tank water level will increase when the pump comes on, and gravity will take care of the descending tide through the first hole. For a really slow descending tide, drill a very small hole or use aquarium floss to create a little obstruction in the tube (just be aware you'll probably have to clean the floss from time to time to prevent clogs). To prevent overflow in the case of malfunction, just don't fill the 2nd tank with enough water to exceed the capacity of the main tank. Hope that helps people!* P.S. If anyone knows how to make the perfect substrate for this, please post!

    • @BubbaAndShawn
      @BubbaAndShawn 2 роки тому

      @@annikachristensen4323 Spot on, just what I was thinking as well. Thanks Annika :)

    • @wjdtpduqcjswo
      @wjdtpduqcjswo 2 роки тому

      @@annikachristensen4323 umm..so there's only one hole on the tank? or two?

  • @joeyanderson6660
    @joeyanderson6660 3 роки тому

    Where is the water? And what are the water parameters? Are they still alive and healthy

  • @xxxleeeharvey0swaldxxx854
    @xxxleeeharvey0swaldxxx854 3 роки тому

    is there any good qualities to mudskippers whenever i see them i just get mad

  • @disabled7810
    @disabled7810 3 роки тому

    y did he flood it

  • @nathansaquaticsexotics9239
    @nathansaquaticsexotics9239 3 роки тому

    Do you know if Indian mudskippers are being captive bred if so where could I find some

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      Mudskippers have only been captive bred on the very occasion. As far as I am aware, I am only the second hobbyist to achieve this. All mudskippers currently available in the trade are wild caught.

    • @jazpurgarcia831
      @jazpurgarcia831 2 місяці тому

      ​@@Limnodynastes1 YOU are TRULY awe-inspiring!!!!

  • @rohankellaway8990
    @rohankellaway8990 3 роки тому

    Excellent video Chris. Great to see my old tank is being put to good use

  • @thefishchannel_uk
    @thefishchannel_uk 3 роки тому

    Bro I wanna get mudskippers what type should I get

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      There are many factors you need to consider. Size of tank, how you want to keep them, etc. ALL mudskippers are territorial and aggressive. If you want a colony, P. gracilis (the ones in this video) may be best for you as it is one of the smallest species. Other larger species are best kept as a single specimen in a tank. Do your research BRFORE you purchase one

  • @singuyen2997
    @singuyen2997 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed watching it. How did you make the tidal water movements? Is that on another video? Orange County, California.

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      There is a sump that sits under the display tank. During the high tide, water is pumped into the tank (against gravity) to the high tide overflow level. Then the pump turns off, water drains back out of the tank through the inlet, which is lower than the overflow, to form the low tide.

    • @singuyen2997
      @singuyen2997 3 роки тому

      @@Limnodynastes1 - Thank you for that info. :)

  • @australianbiotopes4563
    @australianbiotopes4563 3 роки тому

    Nice one mate! a great effort, looks so natural and they are breeding for you so they must be happy.

  • @fandomfanboy3743
    @fandomfanboy3743 3 роки тому

    Dude how did you make such a legit accurate environment with tidal water

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      Am just adding a new video showing the incoming tide. Check it out. Shows the mudskippers breeding

    • @coolkid7377
      @coolkid7377 3 роки тому

      Limnodynastes1 oh you actually responded. Thought you was dead lol

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      @@coolkid7377 I am old, but not that old lol :-)

    • @coolkid7377
      @coolkid7377 3 роки тому

      @@Limnodynastes1 lol I didnt mean it like that 😂. I meant dead as inactive on your channel :p

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      @@coolkid7377 all good. Am now doing some really interesting things with several mudskipper species (including Webbers Mudskipper), so watch this space. Cheers :-)

  • @polgy2
    @polgy2 3 роки тому

    Just brilliant.

    • @Limnodynastes1
      @Limnodynastes1 3 роки тому

      ;-)

    • @interstatesign
      @interstatesign Рік тому

      @@Limnodynastes1 How do you think a substrate mix of crushed aquasoil and crushed clay kitty litter would hold up? I wouldn't have the tidal fature, just shallow pools. I might add a fine sand to this mixture as well, to make it more realistic.

  • @polgy2
    @polgy2 3 роки тому

    Very nice. Well done.

  • @bishopjason4262
    @bishopjason4262 3 роки тому

    IM HUNGRY!

  • @naingsoelinnaung2998
    @naingsoelinnaung2998 4 роки тому

    Bro yair nyein aung lr

  • @yallowrosa
    @yallowrosa 4 роки тому

    have Mudskippers gills? are they able to "breathe" underwater? do they jump outside water to respire air?