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Red Garra
Garra rufa
Care profile for Red Garra (Garra rufa): 12 cm adult size, 20–27°C, pH 6.5–8, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Adult size
12 cm
Min tank
200 L
Temperature
20–27°C
pH
6.5–8
GH
5–19 dGH
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Peaceful
Water zone
Bottom
Difficulty
Beginner
Schooling
Groups of 5 or more.
Suitable Plants
5Blyxa japonica
Care profile for Blyxa japonica: medium-high light, medium CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Red Rotala
Red stem plant. Turns red under high light with CO₂.
Frogbit
A popular floating plant with round, lily-pad-like leaves and long, trailing roots. Excellent for nutrient吸收 and providing cover for fish fry and shy species.
Marimo Moss Ball
A rare, spherical green algae ball that grows extremely slowly. Requires almost no maintenance — just occasional squeezing and turning. A fascinating living decoration.
Rotala sp. h'ra
A stunning stem plant that develops intense orange-red coloration under high light and CO2. Narrow leaves arranged in whorls create a striking background accent in aquascapes.
Compatible Invertebrates
4Crystal Red Shrimp
A high-grade bee shrimp bred for its striking white-and-red pattern. Demanding keeper: thrives only in soft, acidic water (GH 4-6 dGH) and practically requires reverse-osmosis water with an active buffering substrate. Stable cool temperatures around 22 C are essential.
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Rabbit Snail
A large, striking freshwater snail with a conical shell and colorful body. Comes in orange, yellow, and dark variants. Active algae and detritus consumer, but slow breeder.
Thai Micro Crab
A pea-sized, fully aquatic crab - no land zone needed - that perches on driftwood and picks microparticles from the water. Fragile and easily overlooked; keep a group of 3 or more in a mature nano tank, and never expose it to copper or sharp parameter swings.
Taiwan Bee Shrimp
A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.
Suitable Equipment
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Common Problems
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Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
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Cloudy Water
Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.
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Fish Hiding or Chronic Stress
Fish hide constantly, refuse food and fade in color.
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Temperature Shock
Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.
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White Spot Disease (Ich)
Tiny white salt-like grains on the body and fins of fish.
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