Flathead Grey Mullet Aquarium Care Guide
Mugil cephalus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specialized feeding.
- Special requirements: Requires very large tanks with excellent filtration and a substrate rich in detritus for feeding. Can be difficult to acclimate to captive diets.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-28°C (64-82°F)
- pH level
- 7.0-8.5
- Hardness
- 10-25 dGH
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