FAQ

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Can garra rufa fish get sick?

Like all animals, garra rufa fish can get sick. The main reason of sickness is bad maintenance and hygiene. In most cases the garra rufa fish can be treated with medication.

What size does the garra rufa fish need to be?

The garra rufa fish need to have a minimal size of 3 cm for skin treatment. Garra Rufa fish under that size are to weak for skin treatments.

How many fish go in a fish spa?

The average amount of garra rufa fish per pair of hands or feet is 100 - 200, depending on the fish' size and the amount of water in the fish spa.

How old do the garra rufa fish get?

The life expectancy of the Garra Rufa fish depend a lot on the maintenance and the hygiene protocols that need to be implemented. If the Garra Rufa fish are treated the rigth way, the average life span is 2 years.

     

How long do the garra rufa fish grow?

The size of the garra rufa fish depend on the amount of fish and water inside the fish spa. The average lenght of an adult garra rufa fish in a fish spa is 8 cm.

Will the garra rufa fish reproduce?

It is possible but unlikely. Male and female garra rufa fish are mixed so they can reproduce. As it i snot possible to hide the eggs under stones the eggs wil be eaten immediatly.

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