Panda Garra (Garra Flavatra)
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- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Panda Garra (Garra flavatra), often called the panda fish or garra panda, is a striking freshwater species loved for its playful behavior, bold black-and-gold “panda” markings, and algae-eating ability. Unlike typical algae eaters, the panda garra fish is highly interactive, energetic, and full of personality, making it a favorite choice for both aquascaped and community tanks.
Native to fast-flowing streams in Myanmar, the garra fish is built for active life, with a specialized sucker mouth that allows it to cling to rocks and graze on algae. The panda garra is among the most sought-after varieties, thanks to its panda-like color pattern and social nature. These fish thrive in well-oxygenated tanks with rocks, driftwood, and live plants, where they can forage and explore.
The panda garra size ranges from 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) in captivity, making them compact enough for mid-sized aquariums while still being active and noticeable. Their golden body with black vertical bands gives them a panda-like look, while their streamlined shape and sucker-like mouth highlight their adaptability as bottom grazers.
Panda garras are peaceful but active fish that do best in groups of 3 or more, where they interact socially and display natural foraging behaviors. While they may chase each other in playful displays, they are not aggressive. Ideal panda garra tank mates include Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Barbs, Corydoras, Loaches, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid housing them with very large or overly territorial fish.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Panda Garra for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, live aquatic plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Distinctive black-and-gold “panda” patterning
- Grows to 3.5–4 inches which is ideal for mid-sized aquariums
- Active algae grazer and natural bottom cleaner
- Peaceful, social fish so best kept in small groups
- Hardy and beginner-friendly freshwater species
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a small group
- Temperature: 72°–80°F (22°–27°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: 5–15 dGH
- Filtration: Strong filtration with good oxygenation and moderate water flow
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous with a preference for algae. Feed a mix of sinking wafers, algae tablets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber), and occasional protein foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
- Tank Setup: Provide rocks, driftwood, and live plants for grazing and hiding. They thrive in aquariums with high oxygenation and stable water quality.
- Behavior: Active, social, and playful bottom-dwellers. Keep in groups for natural interaction.
- Tankmates: Best with peaceful schooling fish and bottom dwellers. Avoid large, aggressive, or predatory species.
Panda Garra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How big do Panda Garra full size get?
The Panda Garra (Garra flavatra) grows to a full size of about 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) in home aquariums. Their compact size makes them an excellent choice for medium-sized community tanks while still being large enough to stand out as active, playful bottom dwellers.
What is the Panda Garra lifespan?
With proper care, the Panda Garra fish has a lifespan of 5–6 years in a well-maintained aquarium. Clean, oxygen-rich water, a balanced diet of algae wafers, vegetables, and protein foods, along with peaceful tankmates, will help them thrive and live to their full potential.
How many Panda Garra should I keep together?
It is best to keep Panda Garras in small groups of at least 3–5 individuals. They are social fish that enjoy interaction with their own kind, and keeping them in groups reduces stress, encourages natural foraging behavior, and makes them more active and entertaining to watch.
