{"product_id":"bird-wrasse-fish","title":"Bird Wrasse Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bird Wrasse, *Gomphosus varius*, is a fascinating and active addition to a large, fish-only marine aquarium. Males are a vibrant blue-green with a long, pointed snout, while females are a mottled brown and white with a similar elongated mouth. This unique beak-like mouth is used to probe crevices and sand for invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 125 gallons is recommended to provide ample swimming space and a deep sand bed (at least 3-4 inches) for burrowing at night or when startled. Live rock with plenty of hiding places is also essential. The Bird Wrasse is not considered reef safe as it will prey on small invertebrates, including snails, crabs, and ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aquarium, the Bird Wrasse is a carnivore and should be offered a varied diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets. They are active hunters and will readily accept food offered in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird Wrasses can reach a size of up to 10 inches in captivity. They are generally peaceful towards other fish of similar size but can be aggressive towards smaller, passive species. They are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning all are born female and can change to male later in life. Breeding in captivity is extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gomphosus varius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53075094536481,"sku":"TT-6379-S","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075094569249,"sku":"TT-6379-M","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075094602017,"sku":"TT-6379-L","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/Bird-Wrasse-Fish-7.jpg?v=1784964433","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/bird-wrasse-fish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}