Black Bream
NameBlack Bream
Scientific NameAcanthopagrus butcheri
Common NamesBlack Bream, Southern Black Bream, Estuary Perch
FamilySparidae
OriginSouthern Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large brackish fish, Larger gobies, Monos, Scats
Description
The Black Bream (*Acanthopagrus butcheri*) is a robust, silvery-grey fish native to the estuaries and coastal waters of southern Australia. Known for its adaptability to varying salinities, it is an omnivorous species feeding on a diverse diet of invertebrates and plant matter. They can be territorial, especially as they mature.
