Family: Cyprinidae
Burmese Garra — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9–13.2 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Garra gravelyi of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 9–13.2 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Garra species in our database include Garra orientalis, Garra imberba, Garra qiaojiensis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 9–13.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 209 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.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip 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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.