Common Bream
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NameCommon Bream
Scientific NameAbramis brama
Common NamesCommon Bream, Freshwater Bream, Bronze Bream, Carp Bream
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEurope, Western Asia, Lake Neusiedl
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)200
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
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 parts of Asia. It is characterized by its silvery-bronze scales and deeply forked tail. Primarily a bottom feeder, it sifts through substrate for invertebrates and plant matter.
