Doctor Fish (Garra rufa)

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Doctor Fish

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Doctor Fish

Garra rufa

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

170 Litres (45 US G.)

Size

10-14 cm (3.9-5.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

15 -28 °C (59-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Eurasia

Family

Cyprinidae




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Additional names

Doctor Fish

Additional scientific names

Discognathus rufus, Discognathus crenulatus, Discognathus obtusus


Diet

Feeds on aufwuchs in the wild, but in aquaria a mix of green algae and small invertebrates will do. Cannot be kept as a "scavenger" and will need deliberate feeding of green foods such as algae wafers and pellets.

Pictures

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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