Blicca bjoerkna    (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Abramis erythropterus, Cyprinus bierkna, Cyprinus blicca
Common Name: Silver Bream
Other Common Name: White Bream
Family: Cyprinidae
Continent: Europe & Asia
Distribution: widespread
Habitat: fresh/brackish water rivers
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 4-20°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
Show Size:    Males [250mm]    Females [250mm]
FBAS Class: W
Temperament: inoffensive; best kept in groups of 5 or more
Aquarium Size: 90cm or longer, or ponds
Gender Differences: unknown
Breeding: easy; egg scatterer 
Additional Information: The Silver Bream is found in continental Europe, not usually in offshore places such as the British Isles.

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