Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus Varius) MaleSize: only S, M Species Name : Gomphosus Varius Care Level : Easy Temperament : Semi aggressive Color : Black, Green, Tan Diet : Carnivore Reef Compatible : No Water Conditions : sg 1. 020 1. 025, 72 78 F, dKH 8 12, pH 8. 1 8. 4 Max. Size : 12" Origin : West Indo Pacific Family : Labridae Minimum Tank Size : 125 gallons The Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus Varius) is a unique wrasse with a distinctive appearance. The Bird Wrasse is a medium sized fish which can

at first glance

that has caves or overhangs

and ensure they are not being out competed for food by unsuitable tankmates

Their diet should consist of a variety of meaty foods

consuming this undesirable algae quickly

the body color darkens

It is aggressive towards other tangs

and even heaters

it is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus

They prefer to seek shelter near corals

it accepts most types of of aquarium diets

a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae found in shallow parts of the Indo-Pacific