Family: Cyprinidae
Garra rotundinasus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.8–18.7 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Garra rotundinasus 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 12.8–18.7 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.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 12.8–18.7 cm. Minimum tank: 420 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
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.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and 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.