Texas Mud Darter Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Texas Mud Darter in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other small, peaceful native fish that prefer similar water conditions and substrate. Avoid aggressive or large fish that may prey on them.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with a soft, silty or sandy substrate for burrowing. Ample hiding places with rocks, driftwood, and dense vegetation are crucial. Good water quality with moderate flow is essential. Live or frozen small invertebrates are preferred food.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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