Redtail garra Care Guide
Garra panitvongi
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Bioload Score
1940
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 9.2 cm / 3.6"
- Temperature
- 24–27°C (75–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 114L (30 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, grazing on algae and biofilm while also consuming small invertebrates and prepared aquarium foods such as flakes and sinking pellets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for a peaceful community aquarium with similarly sized, non‑aggressive fish that enjoy moderate to strong water flow.
Good to Know
The redtail garra, Garra panitvongi, is a peaceful algae-grazer with a striking reddish tail that makes it a lively yet gentle highlight in river-style aquariums.
Gender Differences
Females tend to have noticeably fuller, rounder bodies than males.
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