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Golden grey mullet Aquarium Care Guide

Chelon auratus

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Keeping Golden grey mullet in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for a small school)
  • Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other similarly sized, non-aggressive species. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other euryhaline fish that tolerate similar conditions.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with excellent filtration due to its size and schooling nature. Needs a varied diet including vegetable matter, detritus, and small invertebrates. Can be sensitive to poor water quality. Not typically recommended for home aquaria due to size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
15-25°C (59-77°F)
pH level
7.5-8.5
Hardness
10-25 dGH

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