Stoutbody Puller
NameStoutbody Puller
Scientific NameChromis opercularis
Common NamesStoutbody Puller, Stoutbody Chromis
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Western Pacific, Red Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther Chromis species (in large tanks), Tangs, Gobies, Blennies, Clownfish, Hawkfish
Description
The Stoutbody Puller (*Chromis opercularis*) is a vibrant damselfish native to the Indo-Pacific, characterized by its dark body with yellow scale centers, a white caudal peduncle, and a blueish forked tail. These omnivorous fish are best kept in groups in a mature marine aquarium. While generally peaceful for a damselfish, they can exhibit territorial behavior, especially towards conspecifics or similar-looking species.
