{"product_id":"guentheri-wrasse","title":"Guentheri Wrasse","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Guentheri Wrasse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guentheri Wrasse is a beautiful and relatively uncommon marine wrasse known for its \u003cstrong\u003eintricate blue, green, orange and reddish markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its detailed patterning becomes increasingly impressive as the fish matures, making it a standout addition to a mature marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is active but generally peaceful and spends much of its time exploring live rock and searching for small prey. It can be somewhat \u003cstrong\u003eshy when first introduced\u003c\/strong\u003e, so plenty of rockwork, caves and peaceful tank mates are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuentheri Wrasses are best suited to \u003cstrong\u003eestablished reef aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent water quality and a mature biological system. They may prey on small ornamental crustaceans and other tiny invertebrates, so they should be considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnampses geographicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guentheri Wrasse \/ Geographic Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labridae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Wrasse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature Marine and Reef Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Guentheri Wrasse reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe with caution\u003c\/strong\u003e. It generally won't bother corals but may consume small shrimp, worms and other ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Guentheri Wrasse get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so adequate swimming space and a suitably sized aquarium are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Guentheri Wrasse eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivorous and should be offered a varied diet of \u003cstrong\u003emysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, chopped seafood, krill and quality marine foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Guentheri Wrasse difficult to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced marine aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e. Newly imported specimens can be shy and may require patience while adapting to aquarium feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Guentheri Wrasse need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature live rock provides \u003cstrong\u003enatural grazing and hunting opportunities, shelter and hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be kept with other wrasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotentially, provided the aquarium is large enough and tank mates are carefully selected. Avoid highly aggressive wrasses that may harass it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding it to a brand-new aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature aquarium with established rockwork and natural food sources is strongly preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it with aggressive tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShy specimens can struggle when constantly harassed or outcompeted for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffering only one type of food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied carnivorous diet is important for maintaining condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it with valuable ornamental shrimp without consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall crustaceans may become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding too little rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves and crevices provide security and allow natural foraging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating its adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA juvenile may appear small, but adults require considerably more swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279812993163,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/PseudolabGuenth4JohnTurnbull.jpg?v=1788143283","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/guentheri-wrasse","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}