Two-line Monocle Bream

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    This fish sounds great. Peaceful, inquisitive, sand-bed stirrer... anyone have any experience with the Two-line Monocle Bream fish?

    "The Two-line Monocle Bream is white with black edges and yellow dorsal fin. This fish is very hardy, and will make a wonderful addition to the fish-only aquarium. These fish are very interesting to watch in the aquarium due to their inquisitive behavior. Scolopsis are commonly called Breams and are a close relative to both Grunts or Sweetlips and Drums. Scolopsis are peaceful sand-stirring fish that will take in mouthfuls of sand in order to find foods such as crustaceans and worms. Adapting well to most aquariums, these fish make the perfect addition for the novice or expert alike.
    A varied diet of meaty foods is ideal for Scolopsis. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations and other meaty items."

    Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Two-line Monocle Bream

     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    No experience, but that is a good looking fish. I wonder why they are not reef safe as sand stirrers?
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Probably because it gets up to 8" and eats crustaceans and small fish? Might get some inverts/fish in trouble down the road.