red garra (Garra rufa)

Familie: Cyprinidae

red garra ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Europa. Länge 10.6–15.5 cm, Temperatur 15–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
15–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
10.6–15.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
288 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins
Herkunft
Europa

Artübersicht

Garra rufa is a Cyprinidae from Europe. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 10.6–15.5 cm of adult fish at 15–28 °C. Related profiles: Garra orientalis, Garra imberba, Garra qiaojiensis.

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
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist red garra pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht red garra?

15–28 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird red garra und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 10.6–15.5 cm. Minimum: 288 L.

Was frisst red garra?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Es wühlt in fine gravel and sand — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man red garra vergesellschaften?

Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Gute Partner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt red garra?

Stammt aus Europa; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt red garra?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man red garra?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.