Carpenter Seabream
NameCarpenter Seabream
Scientific NameArgyrops spinifer
Common NamesCarpenter Seabream, King Soldier Bream, Longspine Seabream, Red Seabream
FamilySparidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)27.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot typically kept in home aquariums; in very large public displays, compatible with other large, robust marine species.
Description
The Carpenter Seabream is a large, commercially important marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its reddish-pink coloration, high-backed body, and strong jaws. Primarily a food fish, it is rarely kept in home aquariums due to its significant size and specialized care requirements.
