Blue-tail Mullet
NameBlue-tail Mullet
Scientific NameValamugil buchanani
Common NamesBlue-tail Mullet, Buchanan's Mullet
FamilyMugilidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)23.6
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large mullets, Large brackish water gobies, Archerfish (Toxotes spp.), Monos (Monodactylus spp.)
Description
The Blue-tail Mullet is a large, silvery fish distinguished by its prominent blue caudal fin. This euryhaline species inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes freshwater environments across the Indo-Pacific region. They are schooling detritivores, primarily feeding on algae and organic matter from the substrate.
