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Male Gomphosus varius 10-12 cm
The Gomphosus varius is a rather solitary fish, with a m
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
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Data sheet
- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Maintenance
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Food
- Omnivore
- Reef compatibility
- Not compatible
- Recommended number
- Alone or in a couple
- Price according to size
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 30 cm (30 centimeters)
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
Gomphosus varius: the Bird Wrasse Fish, Elegant Swimmer of the Reefs
The Gomphosus varius, better known as the bird wrasse fish, is an elegant and active marine wrasse native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. This fish is particularly appreciated for its elongated green-blue body with metallic reflections, highlighted by light yellow hues visible on its dorsal and pectoral fins.
The Gomphosus varius has a very characteristic morphology with a long, tapered snout, perfectly adapted for capturing invertebrates hidden in the crevices of the reefs. This fish can reach up to 30 cm in adult size and naturally evolves in shallow reef areas, where it constantly explores its environment in search of food.
An Active and Relatively Solitary Behavior
The bird wrasse fish is a great, lively, and curious swimmer. It actively explores its environment and thus requires a clear and extensive swimming space. It is naturally rather solitary, although it can be kept in pairs in very spacious aquariums.
Its coexistence is possible with robust and fast fish. However, the presence of small benthic invertebrates, such as shrimp, crabs, or small mollusks, is strongly discouraged, as it actively hunts them with its specialized jaw.
A Spacious and Structured Aquarium of at Least 400 Liters
To keep a Gomphosus varius in good conditions, it is essential to provide an aquarium of at least 400 liters. This volume allows this very active fish to swim freely while having natural hiding places to rest.
The decor should include:
- Stable piles of live rocks with many crevices,
- Open water swimming areas,
- Moderate to strong water flow to simulate its dynamic natural habitat.
A Varied and Rich Carnivorous Diet
The Gomphosus varius is an opportunistic carnivore that primarily hunts benthic invertebrates. In the aquarium, it readily accepts:
- Brine shrimp, mysis, krill thawed or live,
- Small pieces of squid, shrimp, and mussels,
- Protein-rich marine pellets suitable for active wrasses.
It is recommended to feed the bird wrasse fish two to three times a day in small amounts, to maintain its vitality and natural food exploration rhythm.
A Majestic Wrasse for Large Reef Tanks
The Gomphosus varius is a remarkable and dynamic species. Its bright coloring, elegant swimming behavior, and behavioral intelligence make it a choice addition for spacious and well-decorated marine aquariums.
With a large water volume, open swimming space, and appropriate diet, the bird wrasse fish becomes a fascinating, robust, and very expressive inhabitant, for intermediate to advanced aquarists looking for an active and colorful species.
The Gomphosus varius is a rather solitary fish, with a m
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