Common Bream
Image: Duméril, Auguste Henri André; La Blanchère, Henri de; Mesnel, A. (Public domain)
NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesTench, Roach, Rudd, Common Carp
Description
The Common Bream is a large, deep-bodied freshwater fish native to Europe and Western Asia, often found in slow-moving rivers and lakes. It is characterized by its silvery-bronze scales and deeply forked caudal fin. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter.
