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WRASSE – BIRD GREEN / BLACK Gomphosus varius

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The Bird Wrasse is a very unusual fish with its elongated, beaked mouth. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii, the Bird wrasse exhibits clear sexual dimorphism. Males are variations of bright teal to blue-green, while females are brown-black dorsally and white ventrally. Because of this, males will often be referred to as a Green Bird Wrasse and females as a Brown or Black Bird Wrasse. Do not underestimate the Bird wrasse’s ability to eat because of its unique mouth, as it is designed to bash invertebrates (i.e., shrimps, crabs) into more manageable pieces. This wrasse can be kept as a male-female pair, or a male with several females. An adult Bird wrasse can reach a size of approximately 10″.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Livestock, Wrasse Tags: CARE LEVEL | EASY, LIVE, MIN TANK SIZE | 125, REEF COMPATIBLE | NO, SALT FISH, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE, WRASSE
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Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: No

General Description: The Bird Wrasse is a very unusual fish with its elongated, beaked mouth. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific to Hawaii, the Bird wrasse exhibits clear sexual dimorphism. Males are variations of bright teal to blue-green, while females are brown-black dorsally and white ventrally. Because of this, males will often be referred to as a Green Bird Wrasse and females as a Brown or Black Bird Wrasse. Do not underestimate the Bird wrasse’s ability to eat because of its unique mouth, as it is designed to bash invertebrates (i.e., shrimps, crabs) into more manageable pieces. This wrasse can be kept as a male-female pair, or a male with several females. An adult Bird wrasse can reach a size of approximately 10″.

Diet Requirements: Bird wrasses are carnivores. A diet consisting of various meaty preparations such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, mussels, clams, krill, squid and other large chunks of frozen food (with some that contain algae, such as spirulina) will maintain optimal health and coloration. We highly encourage soaking frozen foods in vitamin and fatty acid supplements, as wrasses have very high metabolisms. Bird wrasses will also accept high quality flake or pellet foods, which is great for nutritional gaps and variety.

Care Requirements: An established, minimum 125 gallon aquarium is ideal for a single medium to large Bird wrasse. The tank will need to be upgraded accordingly as it grows, or with more individuals (i.e., male-female pair). A tight fitting lid is a must because these wrasses are known to jump out of aquariums. While a Bird wrasse will appreciate some rock work and crevices to swim through, they require a lot of unobstructed, open swimming space. Bird wrasses are not reef safe because they will eat clean-up crew invertebrates and likely harass small fishes typical of reef aquariums. A Bird wrasse would make an excellent addition to a fish only with live rock aquarium, and other tank mates that match its energetic and bold disposition such as triggerfish, pufferfish, larger angelfish, and tangs. If you want to house a pair of Bird wrasses together, it is best to add them both simultaneously or the female first. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025.

Purchase Size: Small: 3″ to 4″; Medium: 4″ to 5″; Large: 5″ to 7″; XLarge: 7″+

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge is automatically applied to your total. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to sign for the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via FedEx priority Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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