White Mullet Aquarium Care Guide
Mugil curema
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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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