Doctor Fish

Garra rufa

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

Hardy stream-dwelling algae grazer, familiar from spa tanks. Wants cooler, well-oxygenated water with current.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6.5 – 8
  • Temperature: 18 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 3 – 20 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L