Garua batcha
NameGarua batcha
Scientific NameGarua batcha
Common NamesBatcha Garua, Batcha
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSouth Asia, Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Danios, Large Barbs, Peaceful medium-sized Cichlids, Other large, robust riverine fish
Description
Garua batcha, also known as Batcha Garua, is a large, silvery, schooling freshwater fish native to the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system in South Asia. It is an active omnivore that requires a spacious aquarium to thrive, ideally kept in groups.
