Bridled Monocle Bream
NameBridled Monocle Bream
Scientific NameScolopsis bilineata
Common NamesBridled Monocle Bream, Doublelined Monocle Bream, Two-lined Monocle Bream, Bridled Spinecheek
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tang (herbivorous species), Peaceful Wrasse, Hawkfish, Less aggressive Damselfish, Smaller Groupers
Description
The Bridled Monocle Bream is a beautiful marine fish featuring a white body, a distinctive yellow stripe along its dorsal side, and two dark horizontal lines on its upper flanks. Found in coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, this species is a predatory fish that feeds on small invertebrates. While generally peaceful with dissimilar tankmates, it can be territorial towards conspecifics or fish of similar shape.
