Doctor Garra (Garra panitvongi)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameGarra panitvongi
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asThai Garra, Panda Garra (Thai form)
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size4 in
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemp 70-80°F, pH 6.5-7.8, GH 4-15 dGH
Appearance
Banded brown-and-cream body with orange fin tints; a small stream garra similar to G. flavatra.
Difficulty and care for the Doctor Garra
Easy
Origin and habitat
Thailand
Keeper notes
Peaceful biofilm grazer; mild grazing-turf jostling among adults. Often confused with the panda garra in the trade.
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