{"product_id":"brown-bird-wrasse-gomphosus-varius","title":"Brown Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus Varius) Photoed","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 1em 0;\"\u003eThe Brown Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is a distinct marine species exhibiting striking transitional coloration. In this female form, the body displays a white anterior sprinkled with fine dark spots that seamlessly transitions into a deep brown or black towards the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1em 0;\"\u003eKnown for their unique elongated beak-like snout and active swimming behavior, these wrasses bring dynamic motion to large marine aquariums. They thrive in established setups with ample swimming room and a varied diet of meaty marine preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eGomphosus varius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e27.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eVitamin-enriched frozen mysis shrimp, frozen brine shrimp, meaty foods, high-quality marine flake, and marine pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e473 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e7.6 to 10.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMarine \/ Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eActive \/ Semi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Gomphosus varius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: includes vitamin-enriched frozen mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched frozen brine shrimp, and other meaty foods along with high-quality marine flake and marine pellet food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired Tank Size: 125+ gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3 to 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 1em 0;\"\u003eAcclimate slowly to an established marine aquarium using standard drip acclimation methods. Ensure the aquarium provides at least 473 L of swimming space, stable water parameters, and adequate rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding: 0.45em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; list-style: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the scientific name of the Brown Bird Wrasse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width: 1em; height: 1em; flex: none; opacity: 0.6; transition: transform 0.15s;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.4em 0 0;\"\u003eThe scientific name for the Brown Bird Wrasse is Gomphosus varius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding: 0.45em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; 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