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Common Bream Aquarium Care Guide

Abramis brama

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Keeping Common Bream in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and schooling needs; requires very large, specialized ponds or public aquaria.
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, peaceful coldwater fish. Avoid housing with aggressive species or very small fish that could be prey.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered environment with ample swimming space and a soft substrate for foraging. Schooling species, so multiple individuals are needed. Not typically kept in home aquariums due to their size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-24°C (50-75°F)
pH level
6.5-8.0
Hardness
5-20 dGH

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