Family: Cyprinidae
Garra jordanica — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.8–18.7 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Garra jordanica is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 12.8–18.7 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: 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 12.8–18.7 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 420 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.
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.