The Panda Garra is an ornate sucker-mouth loach. Like its namesake the panda, the Panda Garra features broad, alternating bands of light and dark coloration. Its unique markings are highlighted with diamond-shaped scale patterns and hints of red coloration in its fins. Due to its unusual markings and peaceful nature, the Panda Garra makes a great addition to well-filtered aquariums 30 gallons and larger.
In the wild, the Panda Garra inhabits well-oxygenated, fast-flowing streams. The addition of a powerhead or the use of a slightly oversized filter will increase filtration and water movement to help recreate natural conditions. While its sucker-like mouth may suggest the Panda Garra is a scavenger or algae-eater, it is crucial not to restrict its diet solely on available algae or food debris. Panda Garras are omnivorous and their diet should consist of prepared
[COLOR=#0000ff]algae flake food[/COLOR] or
[COLOR=#0000ff]algae tablets[/COLOR] as well as
[COLOR=#0000ff]frozen[/COLOR] or
[COLOR=#0000ff]freeze-dried foods[/COLOR]. The occasional addition of bloodworms or tubifex worms provides a nutritionally balanced and varied diet.
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