Panda Garra
Panda Garra
Panda Garra (Garra flavatra) is a small and attractively patterned hillstream-style algae grazer with a pale body crossed by bold dark bands — a panda-like contrast of dark and pale. From the fast-flowing streams of Myanmar, it grazes algae and biofilm from rocks while being genuinely community-friendly.
Feeding & Care Tip: Hikari Mini Algae Wafers placed on rocks and glass supplement the natural algae grazing. Add blanched zucchini or cucumber for additional plant matter. Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes rounds out the omnivorous diet.
Algae-grazing cyprinids from clear, often fast-flowing Asian streams. They rasp algae and biofilm from hard surfaces using sucker-like mouths. Good water quality and moderate flow are beneficial.
Keep in groups of four or more — more active and less territorial in numbers. Compatible with most peaceful community fish.
Effective and attractive algae control for planted and community aquariums.
Care & Ideal Parameters
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful — community algae grazer |
| Typical Adult Size | 4.0–6.0 inches (10–15 cm) |
| Min. Group Size | 4 minimum |
| Ideal Temp | 72–82°F (22–28°C) |
| Ideal pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Ideal GH | 3–15 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 1–8 dKH |
| Staple Food | Hikari Mini Algae Wafers; blanched vegetables; Sera Vipan Tropical Flakes |
| Treat / Supplement | Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Bloodworms; Hikari Frozen or Freeze-Dried Baby Brine Shrimp |
| Origin | Fast-flowing streams, Rakhine State, Myanmar |
| Notes | Bold dark banding on pale body — panda pattern. Rakhine State, Myanmar. Community-friendly algae grazer. Fast water and good oxygenation appreciated. |
