Rosy Threadfin Bream
NameRosy Threadfin Bream
Scientific NameNemipterus zysron
Common NamesRosy Threadfin Bream, Rosy Bream
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge groupers, Snappers, Other large threadfin breams, Robust triggerfish (with caution), Large tangs (in very large tanks)
Description
The Rosy Threadfin Bream is a striking marine fish known for its rosy-pink body, often adorned with iridescent blue and green highlights on its fins and faint reddish blotches. This predatory species inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms of the Indo-West Pacific, feeding on small invertebrates and fish. Due to its adult size and specialized care requirements, it is rarely kept in typical home aquariums.
