Familia: Cyprinidae
Garra orientalis es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de S y SE de Asia. Alcanza 15–22 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to S & SE Asia: Garra orientalis lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 15–22 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Garra species we profile, alongside Garra imberba, Garra qiaojiensis, Garra bispinosa.
Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 15–22 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — combínalo con Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Aleja Much larger predators — Risk at night.
De S y SE de Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.