Golden grey mullet Aquarium Care Guide
Chelon auratus
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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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