Where to buy Flagtail Grunt
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About Flagtail Grunt
Silvery body with distinctive black and white vertical bands on the tail fin (hence the common name). Rounded body shape with moderately sized eyes and an end-oriented mouth.
Key facts
- Family
- Kuhliidae
- Max Size
- 12
- Care Requirements
- • 75 gallon minimum tank size with strong filtration • Brackish to marine conditions (SG 1.015–1.020); tolerates freshwater • Rocky structure and caves for shelter • Omnivorous; feed quality flake, pellet, and occasional live foods • Schooling species; keep in groups to reduce aggression
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Kuhlia mugil are omnivorous feeders that consume small crustaceans, zooplankton, and some vegetable matter in the wild. In captivity, offer a mix of small meaty foods (frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp) and quality flake or pellet food 2–3 times daily.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Silvery body with distinctive black and white vertical bands on the tail fin (hence the common name). Rounded body shape with moderately sized eyes and an end-oriented mouth.
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