Western Hardyhead
NameWestern Hardyhead
Scientific NameLeptatherina wallacei
Common NamesWestern Hardyhead, Wallace's Hardyhead
FamilyAtherinidae
OriginWestern Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)68-77
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther hardyheads, Bumblebee Goby, Mollies (brackish acclimated), Small gobies
Description
The Western Hardyhead is a small, schooling fish native to the estuaries and coastal waters of Western Australia. It is characterized by its slender, silvery body and a prominent lateral stripe. This adaptable species is generally peaceful and can be a good addition to a brackish community aquarium.
