Sucker Head Garra (Garra gotyla)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameGarra gotyla
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asSucker Head, Gotyla Garra
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietomnivore
Adult size6 in
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemp 64-77°F, pH 6.5-7.8, GH 5-18 dGH
Appearance
Robust body with a distinctive proboscis-like snout disc and a sucker mouth for clinging in current.
Difficulty and care for the Sucker Head Garra
Moderate
Origin and habitat
South Asia (Himalayan foothill streams)
Keeper notes
Peaceful hillstream grazer; mild jostling over rocks. Needs cool, fast, oxygen-rich water.
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