Wrasse – Bird (Male)

Bird Wrasse Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  100 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 22.5cm (11″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 8 years

Scientific Name: Gomphosus Varius

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size:  Medium: 3-4 inches Large: 5-7 inches

The bird wrasse, scientific name Gomphosus Varius is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 100 gallons. Bird wrasses can grow up to 11” and can live up to 8 years. Bird wrasses are carnivores and should be fed frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Bird wrasses can be kept alone, kept in mated pairs, or in small groups with one male and multiple females. Males are green and females are brown.  All bird wrasses start as females, if there is multiple kept together and no male is present, the dominant female will turn into a male. Bird wrasses can be kept with other semi-aggressive or aggressive wrasses. Bird wrasses are coral safe but they are not safe with invertebrates. Bird wrasses will prey upon crustaceans and also may prey upon snails, small fish, and clams. Bird wrasses sleep in cracks and crevices in the rocks at night time, during the day they will be swimming throughout the tank. They are very active swimmers. Wrasses are known for jumping and require a tight fighting lid.