West Australian Puller
NameWest Australian Puller
Scientific NameChromis westaustralis
Common NamesWest Australian Puller, Western Australian Chromis
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginWestern Australia, Indian Ocean
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther Chromis species, Gobies, Blennies, Clownfish, Tangs (in larger tanks), Hawkfish
Description
The West Australian Puller is a small, attractive damselfish endemic to the waters off Western Australia. It features a pinkish body with iridescent blue fins and often a black spot on the operculum. In the wild, it forms schools over rocky reefs, feeding primarily on zooplankton.
