Aquaria
Common Bream

Common Bream

NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream, Freshwater Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)39-77
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesCommon Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd

Description

The Common Bream is a large, deep-bodied freshwater fish native to Europe and Western Asia, characterized by its silvery-bronze scales and deeply forked tail. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter. Due to its large adult size, it is typically kept in large ponds rather than home aquariums.

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