Threeline Monocle Bream
NameThreeline Monocle Bream
Scientific NameScolopsis trilineata
Common NamesThreeline Monocle Bream, Three-lined Monocle Bream, Three-lined Spinecheek
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (cautiously), Groupers (cautiously), Other Monocle Breams (with caution), Larger Wrasses
Description
The Threeline Monocle Bream is a striking saltwater fish known for its silvery body adorned with three prominent horizontal yellow or blue lines. It is a predatory species that hunts small fish and invertebrates in its natural Indo-Pacific habitat. This hardy fish makes an interesting addition to a larger, well-maintained marine aquarium.
