Garra -

In the hobby, they are prized as efficient algae eaters and "janitors" for freshwater tanks. 🌍 Biodiversity and Distribution

They are rheophilic , meaning they prefer fast-flowing water.

The genus Garra consists of over 100 species of freshwater fish in the family . These "stone suckers" are famous for their unique mouthparts and their use in therapeutic spas. 🐟 The Famous "Doctor Fish" In the hobby, they are prized as efficient

Used worldwide for fish pedicures . They nibble on dead skin, which is believed to help with conditions like psoriasis and eczema .

Phylogeny, diversification and biogeography of Garra (Cypriniformes These "stone suckers" are famous for their unique

Their mouths have a sucking disc that allows them to cling to rocks in swift currents while they scrape for food.

Garra species are found across a massive geographic range, from to southern Eurasia . In the hobby

Native to rivers and streams in the Middle East , including Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran.