Common Bream
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NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Bream, Freshwater Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesCommon Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Orfe
Description
The Common Bream is a large, deep-bodied freshwater fish native to Europe and Western Asia, known for its silvery-bronze scales and deeply forked caudal fin. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter. Due to its significant size, it is typically kept in large ponds rather than home aquariums.
