Family: Cyprinidae
Gotyla — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 16.1–23.7 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Garra gotyla lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 16.1–23.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Garra species we profile, alongside Garra orientalis, Garra imberba, Garra qiaojiensis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 16.1–23.7 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.