Description
Garra Rufa – Doctor Fish / Red Garra
The Garra Rufa is a lively and hardy freshwater fish best known as the famous “Doctor Fish.” Originating from fast-flowing rivers and streams in the Middle East, this species is both a fascinating display fish and a natural grazer that helps keep aquariums clean.
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Scientific Name – Garra rufa
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Common Names – Doctor Fish, Red Garra
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Origin – Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and surrounding regions
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Appearance – Streamlined body with silver to bronze colouring and subtle red tinges on the fins, especially the tail.
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Size – Grows to around 4–5 inches (10–12cm).
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Temperament – Peaceful and social; best kept in small groups of 5 or more. Excellent community fish for medium to large aquariums.
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Diet – Omnivorous grazer; feeds on algae, biofilm, and sinking foods such as wafers, pellets, and blanched vegetables.
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Tank Setup – Prefers well-oxygenated water with a bit of current, smooth substrates, rocks, and driftwood. Keep in clean, stable conditions for best colour and activity.
Popular for their gentle nature and constant activity, Garra Rufa are great for aquarists seeking a hardworking algae grazer with a peaceful temperament and plenty of character.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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