Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius)
Gomphosus varius
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Carnivore — mysis, krill, small crustaceans, chopped seafood
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; eats small shrimp, snails and worms; compatible with similarly sized fish
About
The Bird Wrasse is instantly recognisable by its elongated bird-like snout used to probe crevices for small invertebrates and crustaceans. Males are deep iridescent green; females are brown and white. An active fast-swimming species requiring open swimming space and a secure lid.
Care Guide
Provide at least 300 L with open swimming space. Feed meaty marine foods: mysis, krill, chopped crustacean. Will eat small ornamental shrimp, snails, and worms. Secure lid essential — Bird Wrasse are active jumpers. Needs a sandy substrate for sleeping. Best in FOWLR or larger mixed-species reef with robust fish.
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