Family: Cyprinidae
Cardamon Garra — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 11.6–17.1 cm; keep at 15–25 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Garra hughi lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 11.6–17.1 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 15–25 °C and keep it stable — 15–25 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 11.6–17.1 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 351 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Its habitat is 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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.