Golden grey mullet
Liza aurata
Family : Mugilidae
FishBrackishmullet
Estuary fish forming surface schools, with golden sheen.
Popularity
Brackish fish
half fresh half salt water
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Stocky mullet with broad head, silvery flanks marked by a golden spot behind the eye. Schools in estuaries.
Habitat
Region :
Estuaries and lagoons, surface schools in brackish water.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature12–26 °C
pH7.5–8.5
GH10–25 °dGH
KH8–14 °dKH
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
400 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
40 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Ovipare, ponte pélagique
Care notes
At least 400 L tank for a school. Brackish (salinity 1.005-1.020). Temperature 12-26°C, pH 7.5-8.5. Omnivore (detritus, algae, plankton).
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