Common Bream
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NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Freshwater Bream, Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesCommon Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd
Description
The Common Bream is a large, schooling freshwater fish native to Europe and Western Asia. Known for its deep, flattened body and silvery-bronze scales, it is a bottom feeder that consumes invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. This temperate species is primarily found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds, and is generally not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its size.
