White Seabream
NameWhite Seabream
Scientific NameDiplodus sargus
Common NamesWhite Seabream, Sargus, Zebra Seabream, Sargo
FamilySparidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)64-77
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large seabreams, Larger wrasses, Tangs, Angelfish (larger species), Groupers (in very large tanks)
Description
The White Seabream is a robust, silvery marine fish characterized by 8-9 dark vertical bars on its flanks and a distinct black spot on the caudal peduncle. It is an omnivorous species found in coastal waters of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, feeding on invertebrates and algae.
