Surmullet Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Surmullet in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other non-aggressive, similarly sized marine fish. Avoid housing with very small invertebrates or fish that might be seen as prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a mature marine aquarium with a deep sand bed for foraging. Excellent water quality and strong filtration are essential. Live rock provides shelter and foraging opportunities. Not typically kept in home aquariums due to size and specialized feeding needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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