Garra Orientalis (Garra orientalis) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 15–22 cm bei 18–26 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
15–22 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
S & SE Asia
Artübersicht
Garra orientalis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to S & SE Asia. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 15–22 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
Natürlicher Lebensraum
Lebensraum
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Strömung
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Appreciates well-oxygenated water
Aquascaping & Technik
Substrat
Fine gravel and sand
Harte Dekoration
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Pflanzen
Hardy rooted plants along the margins
Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung
Schwarmverhalten
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict