Bird Wrasse

Gomphosus varius

The Underwater Hummingbird (12 inches / 30 cm). Features a bizarre, elongated bird-like beak used to reach deep into branching Acropora corals to pluck out crabs.

Family: Labridae
Origin: Indo-Pacifico
Tank use: Used in 0 tanks

Temperature

24 °C - 28 °C

8.1 - 8.4

Water type

Freshwater

Tank level

All levels

Adult size

30 cm

Care and observations

Hypersonic Pacing: They are one of the fastest, most active fish in the hobby. They require massive, long tanks (6+ feet) just to pace back and forth. If cramped, they will severely stress out tankmates with their chaotic energy and inevitably jump out of the tank.

Fish profile

Tank level: All levels
Adult size: 30 cm
GH: 15 dGH - 25 dGH
KH: n/a
TDS: n/a
Conductivity: n/a

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