Common Bream
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NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)24
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, deep-bodied freshwater fish characterized by its silvery-bronze scales and a small, protrusible, downward-pointing mouth. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter. Due to its significant adult size, it is typically kept in large ponds rather than home aquariums.
