{"product_id":"grenn-bird-wrasse","title":"GRENN BIRD WRASSE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGreen Birdmouth Wrasse: The Fast, Beaked Hunter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Birdmouth Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gomphosus caeruleus) is a large, vibrant, and extremely active wrasse species known for its distinctive, elongated, beak-like snout, which gives the genus the common name \"Bird Wrasse.\" It is sometimes referred to as the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue-Green Bird Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIndian Ocean Bird Wrasse\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it is native to the Indian Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species exhibits strong sexual dimorphism (difference between sexes):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales (Terminal Phase):\u003c\/strong\u003e Are typically a large, solid, brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eblue-green\u003c\/strong\u003e or emerald green color with a prominent beak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemales (Initial Phase):\u003c\/strong\u003e Are generally smaller with a darker body, often featuring a black back, a yellowish-white belly, and a dark stripe running through the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a substantial size of up to 12 inches (32 cm), this wrasse is a constant, fast-moving daytime swimmer that requires a large amount of open water to thrive. Like other wrasses, it is a protogynous sequential hermaphrodite, meaning females can change sex to become males if the dominant male is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a large fish, reaching a maximum length of up to 12 inches (32 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum of 100 gallons is required, but a larger system of 150+ gallons is highly recommended due to its constant, frantic swimming activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Aggressive and Boisterous\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is generally peaceful toward larger, equally active fish but is an aggressive predator toward small tankmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot Invertebrate Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its long snout and carnivorous diet mean it will actively hunt and consume ornamental shrimp, crabs, snails, and small clams (including Tridacna species). It uses its beak to probe rocks and corals, which can disturb the aquascape. It is generally safe with sessile corals but is considered unsuitable for a typical reef tank setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a high metabolism and should be fed a varied, meaty diet several times daily. Foods should include vitamin-enriched frozen preparations like mysis shrimp, krill, chopped seafood (fish, clam, shrimp), and high-quality pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aquarium must have a \u003cstrong\u003etight-fitting lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, as Bird Wrasses are notorious jumpers. 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