Family: Cyprinidae
red garra — a Cyprinidae from Europe. Reaches 10.6–15.5 cm; keep at 15–28 °C.
Garra rufa is a Cyprinidae from Europe. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 10.6–15.5 cm of adult fish at 15–28 °C. Related profiles: Garra orientalis, Garra imberba, Garra qiaojiensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 15–28 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 15–28 °C recorded range.
Full size is 10.6–15.5 cm. Minimum tank: 288 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.
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.
Native to Europe, where 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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.