Panda garra

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 36 × 12 in (90 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 3.5 in (90 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6.5–7.5
• GH 4–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Provide oxygenated water, grazing surfaces, and suitable swimming room. Confirm the species before deciding whether to keep it singly or in a group.

Diet

Feed a complete sinking food with plant ingredients. Offer Hikari Mini Algae Wafers for grazing alongside a staple suited to the confirmed species.

Reference photo. “Prachtalgenfresser (Panda Garra, Garra flavatra) by Marcin Adrian” by Marcin Adrian, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display.