Mullya Garra
NameMullya Garra
Scientific NameGarra mullya
Common NamesMullya Garra, Stone Sucker, Garra Fish
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginIndia, Sri Lanka, Western Ghats
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)70-78
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Tetras, Rasboras, Barbs, Danios, Loaches, Other peaceful bottom dwellers
Description
The Mullya Garra (*Garra mullya*) is a hardy, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish native to fast-flowing streams in India and Sri Lanka. It possesses a distinctive sucker mouth, which it uses to graze on algae and biofilm from rocks. These active fish are generally peaceful and make interesting additions to a well-maintained community aquarium.
