Garra rufa

[Cacatuoides]

Hi,

Is there any special requirements to keep this fish? thanks.
Anything I need to look out for?

[bryan]

Not sure about Garra rufa.But the panda garra (Garra Flavatra)is rather aggressive and will attempt to 'de-slime' other fish, I'd believe they display similar behavior.

[SCOPE]

Another wonderful name - Doctor fish.......

[bryan]

Some additional information on the treatment by 'Doctor fish'. They live in thermal springs with temperatures up to 37deg C.

http://thermalspring.blogspot.com/20...sh-spring.html

[fisherw]

Hi,

Is there any special requirements to keep this fish? thanks.
Anything I need to look out for?

Eman

Is it available in Singapore? Might be interesting/fun to keep. Or are you thinking of going into business with a spa? I have thought your poll was merely for fun.

Have you seen it at any lfs?

[Cacatuoides]

No, I'm just curious if people would actually have fish nibble their skin...

This fish is very expensive that puts off people, not sold in lfs because of its high price tag

[fisherw]

Think of it as having a haircut or cutting your nails. We lose lots of dead skin all the time anyway.

As long as they don't bite meat/flesh!

[Enda]

I think Biotope has them in stock now. Can check with them to be sure.

[illumnae]

biotope had it as of last saturday evening

[chipset]

ya i also saw it at Biotope last week...

[Cacatuoides]

Anyone interested in this fish can pm me for more details