Gomphosus varius

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Bird Wrasse
Bird Wrasse
Species Gomphosus varius
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 283.906 liters
283,905.883 mL

75 US Gallons (283.9L)

Size 27.94 cm

8-11 " (20.3-27.9cm)

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R
18 -22 °C (64.4-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Bird Wrasse, Brown Bird Wrasse, Green Bird Wrasse, Black Bird Wrasse

[edit] Sexing

Males are vivid blue whereas females are brown.

[edit] Tank compatibility

An aggressive fish that should only be kept with similar sized fish, smaller fish and inverts may be eaten.

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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Facts about Gomphosus varius
Availability Uncommon
Common name Bird Wrasse , Brown Bird Wrasse, Green Bird Wrasse, and Black Bird Wrasse
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Labridae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 11 in (27.94 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum sg 1.025  +
Maximum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 75 US Gallon (283.906 liters, 283,905.883 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.2  +
Minimum sg 1.02  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Gomphosus varius
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