ALGAE EATER – GARRA PANDA
Garra flavatra
$14.99 – $49.99
The Panda Garra is native to flowing streams of Myanmar. An attractive species that isn’t difficult to keep in a well-maintained system, the Panda garra has a stubby-like body with interchanging dark and yellow bands. There is considerable variation in this color pattern, and the extent of how yellow individuals can be. One Panda garra per aquarium is best unless the aquarium is large enough to accommodate multiple individuals; all individuals should also be introduced at once if attempting this because they develop a hierarchical “pecking” order. An adult Panda garra can reach a size of approximately 3.5″.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Live Plant Safe: With Caution
General Description: The Panda Garra is native to flowing streams of Myanmar. An attractive species that isn’t difficult to keep in a well-maintained system, the Panda garra has a stubby-like body with interchanging dark and yellow bands. There is considerable variation in this color pattern, and the extent of how yellow individuals can be. One Panda garra per aquarium is best unless the aquarium is large enough to accomodate multiple individuals; all individuals should also be introduced at once if attempting this because they develop a hierarchical “pecking” order. An adult Panda garra can reach a size of approximately 3.5″.
Diet Requirements: Contrary to popular belief, Panda garras are omnivores rather than strict herbivores or algae eaters. A greater proportion of its diet should be plant-based, such as Spirulina or vegetable-based sinking pellet foods. Offering blanched pieces of zucchini and cucumber would be an excellent treat. High quality proteins should also be offered, such as frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.
Care Requirements: An established minimum 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small Panda Garra, though a 30 gallon may be more suitable. Panda garras are intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes, and should not be added into a brand new aquarium given that their food source would be obsolete. Biweekly or weekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters pristine (Nitrates < 15 ppm), as Panda garra cannot withstand deteriorating water parameters. The aquarium should be aquascaped with a fine substrate, larger pebble stones and driftwood to replicate a river or stream environment. A brighter or more intense light is encouraged, such as one that would be on a live planted aquarium, as it grows beneficial film that Panda garras can feed off of. Panda garra will not typically eat your live plants, though some accidential damage to soft-leaved plants has been observed. Recommended water conditions, 74-78° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.5-7.5.
Purchase Size: Medium: 1-1/4” to 1-1/2”
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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