Collar Seabream
NameCollar Seabream
Scientific NameAcanthopagrus berda
Common NamesCollar Seabream, Black Seabream, Picnic Seabream, River Bream
FamilySparidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Estuaries, Coastal Waters
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeBrackish/Saltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large seabreams, Large snappers, Robust marine catfish (in brackish setups), Other large, semi-aggressive marine/brackish fish
Description
The Collar Seabream is a large, euryhaline fish found in the Indo-West Pacific, known for its adaptability to varying salinities from brackish estuaries to full marine environments. It typically displays a silvery body with a distinctive dark blotch behind the pectoral fin. These robust fish can be territorial and require a very spacious aquarium.
