Family: Cyprinidae
Garra qiaojiensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.8–18.8 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Garra qiaojiensis lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 12.8–18.8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Garra species we profile, alongside Garra orientalis, Garra imberba.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 12.8–18.8 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 424 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.