Common Bream
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NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)40-70
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. It is characterized by its silvery-bronze scales and a deeply forked caudal fin. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter, making it more suitable for large ponds or specialized coldwater aquariums.
