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Sounds good, thank you again!
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Alright, that sounds good! I did have another question since I didn't make the initial one specific enough: how did you acclimate the mudskippers when they are in the bag? I know they are notorious climbers so you cant keep the bag open. Also, if the bag doesn't come with a small piece of Styrofoam for them to sit on, should I add one while acclimating or will they be fine otherwise?
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So in a few days, I should be getting some Indian Mudskippers and realize that they may have special acclimation requirements. Am I just stressing over nothing or is that an actual thing? @Zenzo I watched your video on when you got your mudskippers and didn't see how you acclimated them. Just the regular drip method or something else? Thanks in advance!
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I have done a bit of research into it but most land plants (minus mangroves) will immediately die to saltwater. The tank is currently still freshwater as I'm letting the plants grow at least a bit so they are more likely to survive the gradual salt adding later. Zenzo has tried Java fern, moss, and Anubis before in his brackish paledarium but all has died except for the fern.
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I got some photos from today and the day before. Today's should be first.
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Oops, I did butcher the name! You got everything right, thanks for fixing that!
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I watched Zenzo a lot so I saw him use a styrofoam board and spray expanding foam after shaping the board to the size you want. Then, use a knife and cut it to a shape you like, top it off with sand and rocks, and you're good to go! I used white foam then sprayed it with black paint and let it cure over 24 hours. I'll see if I can find the actual video so you can follow along. The Anubias could be interesting but I plan on surrounding the island with Java moss around the edges instead.
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I do! I planned to make a floating island so in the future, I can put something in the ten gallons of water. This is an older picture, the main change is that I replaced the big rocks with sand. I'll get more pictures when I'm home.
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Status update: Many online stores (as expected) have informed me that it would be a while till they can get Mudskippers or have added me to their wait-list. No matter the case, I contacted my local fish store, North Dallas Aquatics, and they said they have no only seen Indian Mudskippers in previous times but also ordered them for other customers. I asked them to put me on their waitlist and waited. Just yesterday, they asked if I'm still interested and how many I would like. I told them 2 and they said they will place the order soon. Their main policy is that you must pick up the same day it arrives at their store which isn't bad. If you live in the around the Dallas area, I would recommend checking North Dallas Aquatics as they have a great selection of freshwater, saltwater, and hardware. And, if you ask really nicely, they maybe able to keep an eye out for you. Hope this may help someone out there.
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Done and done! Sent them both an email. Thanks again!
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I've never thought of contacting wholesalers directly! I'll search online to see if I can find any since mudskippers ship decently well. If you or anyone else knows any wholesaler, please let me know so I can try to contact them as well. Thanks again for the help!
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So recently, I've started my hunt for the elusive Indian Mudskipper. I've signed up for all the websites I could find online and plan on talking to my local fish store about it. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do if the store can't order other than wait patiently? Also, any websites that have worked or just general ways to coax stores to order some are also very helpful. Thanks in advance!
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Ok, thanks for the clarification! I'll keep my eye out in store for Java "fern" 😉 Thanks again!
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Alright, thank you! I just finished rewatching it and see the moss now. (I think) ((I'm pretty bad at plant identification for the most part)) Thanks for the info again!
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Alright! Two more questions if you don't mind: 1. Did the java moss/anubias trees not work long term in the brackish tanks? and 2. When you say they have worked, do you mean they are surviving or have you seen any growth? Thanks in advance!
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I appreciate the information on the plants and the melting salinity! That'll help me know when to slow down the salt addition. Thanks again everyone!
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Wow, thanks for all of that! I'll look into some of those plants later as well! I plan on keeping the tank around low end brackish at 1.005. I plan on low end brackish at 1.005.
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No, it sounds confusing but go to 6:25 in this video; he expains how he does it.
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Anubias is a good option I've thought of trying but I'll see if Zenzo has any suggestions on if it works since I saw in one of his videos with anubias trees inside of his mudskipper tanks. It's true which sucks because I'm starting to dig the green in my other tank. It's also why I'm looking for suggestions on what plants work in brackish tanks so I can at least attempt it.
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Sounds good! I'll check out their website later. I'll also look into guppy grass as a brackish option and am planning on acclimating all my plants very very slowly. Thanks again!
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Hello again! This forum has been really helpful before so I'm giving it another go! So I'm setting up my 20 gallon brackish paledarium and haven't given up on plants yet with some duckweed and hornwort currently acclimating to freshwater. I know mangroves, Java fern, hornwort and Java moss work but what other freshwater plants could I acclimate really slowly to see if it will live in brackish water? @Zenzo I saw your video on the Java moss and Anubis trees, have they worked or is that still pending? Also, if anyone can suggest some nice fake plants, that would also help a lot. Thanks for reading!
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Thanks for the information! Nerites could be an interesting algae cleaner if I have a problem again and Fiddler Crabs are pretty cool! I'll check them out; thanks again!
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Status Update: I made a piece of floating land using Styrofoam and Expanding foam. I forgot to dry out the sand so I didn't cover the foam before it dried and added the sand on top after. I would like to make it look more natural so what are some methods to change the island? I have some small driftwood that I may add along with some round river rocks. Anything I'm missing right now? (FYI: I have plants in the tank to speed up the cycling, I'll add the salt later.)
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Wait... I've considered a partial land and partial floating (like your 75 gallon) but I've never considered a full floating island! If it won't sent from hitting the sides, would that work? My main concern is the fish getting crushed but depending on the shape of the sides (ex. A circle?), could that still work? I appreciate the estimate and I'll look into stocking more as well along with all the video on mudskipper tank setups (already seen your quite a few times...buttttt I'm gonna rewatch it just so I got the idea down). Thanks again!
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Thanks for the input! If I made the left/right half of the tank land and made the waterline half and had 2 mudskippers, how many gobies would I be able to keep without causing too much territorial issues? I understand most gobies need a small piece of territory and can be aggressive depending on the fish so what would work as a minimum amount if I were to have gobies? Thanks again!
