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White Mullet Aquarium Care Guide

Mugil curema

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Keeping White Mullet in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: filter_feeder
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish. Best kept in species-specific tanks or very large community tanks with similar-sized, robust species. Avoid small or delicate tank mates.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with excellent filtration due to its size and detritivorous feeding habits. Needs ample swimming space and a substrate suitable for foraging. Can tolerate a wide range of salinities, but stable conditions are preferred in captivity. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
20-28°C (68-82°F)
pH level
7.0-8.5
Hardness
10-25 dGH

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