Family: Cyprinidae
Garra Pingi — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 25.9–38 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Garra imberba is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 25.9–38 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Garra orientalis, Garra qiaojiensis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 25.9–38 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.