Panda Garra

Panda Garra (Garra flavatra)

A small, peaceful algae-eater with a distinctive panda-like black and cream pattern, the Panda Garra is a hardy and characterful bottom-dweller. Active and constantly grazing on algae and biofilm, it's a practical and unusual addition to community and planted tanks.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 75L with rocks, driftwood, and moderate flow
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH Range: 6.5–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful, active, can be territorial with own kind
• Diet: Algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched zucchini, frozen bloodworms
• Max Size: 6–8cm
• Lifespan: 4–6 years
• Care Level: Easy

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids; provide multiple territories if keeping more than one.

Origin: Southeast Asia — fast-flowing streams (Myanmar)