Two-line Monocle Bream (Scolopsis bilineatus)

Fish in the family Nemipteridae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.

Quick facts

Scientific nameScolopsis bilineatus

FamilyNemipteridae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyNot Reef Safe

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietcarnivore

Adult size7.5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025

Feeding schedule2-3 times daily

Appearance

A small, slender fish with silvery-white body coloration and two distinctive dark horizontal stripes running the length of the body. The head is relatively large with a small upturned mouth and prominent eyes.

Diet and feeding

Feed small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped fish, and quality carnivore pellets. This species has a small mouth and prefers small food items.

Difficulty and care for the Two-line Monocle Bream

Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia.

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