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Black Bream Aquarium Care Guide

Acanthopagrus butcheri

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Keeping Black Bream in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adult specimens)
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, brackish/freshwater fish that can tolerate similar water parameters and temperament. Avoid small or timid species.
  • Special requirements: Requires a large, well-filtered tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from pure freshwater to brackish conditions, but stable parameters are crucial. Juveniles can be kept in smaller tanks, but adults require significant space. A varied diet is essential for health.

Water parameters

Temperature
15-25°C (59-77°F)
pH level
7.0-8.5
Hardness
10-25 dGH

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