Species profile
Hillstream Garra
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis
Peaceful
Moderate care
350 L minimum aquarium
12–24 cm adult size
Bottom–mid
Minimum group: 5
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Major correction: accepted genus is Ceratogarra, and FishBase records up to 24 cm TL; legacy 10 cm / 120 L values were materially inadequate.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH
5–15 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
High
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 5
Tank zone
Bottom–mid
Territory level
Moderate
Predation risk
None
Bioload factor
1.5
Peaceful toward dissimilar fish but territorial with conspecifics/similar grazers. Keep five or more only with ample space and visual barriers.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
350 L
Minimum footprint
150 × 50 cm
Accepted scientific name
Ceratogarra cambodgiensis
Alternative names
False Siamese Flying Fox, Garra cambodgiensis, Stonelapping Minnow
Native range
Mekong, Chao Phraya, Maeklong and other South-East Asian river systems, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Peninsular Malaysia.
Natural habitat
Rocky, swift, highly oxygenated streams. Provide a mature 150 cm+ aquarium with strong current, high oxygen and extensive biofilm surfaces.
Diet & feeding
Periphyton/algae grazer that also takes insects and other small animal foods; supplement with varied sinking foods.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Reliable external sexing is poorly documented in aquarium references.
Breeding
Reliable home-aquarium breeding guidance is limited.