{"product_id":"spotted-orange-garra-garra-spilota","title":"Spotted Orange Garra (Garra spilota)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpotted Garra (\u003cem\u003eGarra spilota\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Garra (\u003cem\u003eGarra spilota\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freshwater river fish native to the \u003cstrong\u003eIrrawaddy River drainage in Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a popular aquarium species known for its attractive spotted pattern, active personality, and tendency to graze on algae and biofilm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGarra spilota\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Garra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7 cm (2.8 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e16-28°C (61-82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, especially when kept in groups. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted Garras come from \u003cstrong\u003eshallow, fast-flowing, highly oxygenated streams\u003c\/strong\u003e. They do best in aquariums with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong filtration and water movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh dissolved oxygen levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth rocks, cobbles, and driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature surfaces with algae and biofilm growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine gravel or sand substrate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough often purchased as algae eaters, they are \u003cstrong\u003eomnivores\u003c\/strong\u003e and should receive a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality sinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall live foods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are usually good community fish and can be kept with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful fish that appreciate moving, oxygen-rich water. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aquarium hobbyists, the Spotted Garra is often considered one of the more interesting algae-grazing fish because it combines useful cleanup behavior with an active, personable temperament. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mister Aqua Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54390389342526,"sku":"21952311042526","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_4d9349d5-be9f-48c9-b20f-52fc494ff396.png?v=1788733308","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/spotted-orange-garra-garra-spilota","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}