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Garra Rufa Fish For Pedicure Tanks Garra Rufa fish available for pedicure tanks. Size Promo Price* Price Each* 100+* 300+* 500+* 2-3cm 65p 90p 85p 75p 65p 3-4cm 80p £1.10 £1.00 90p 80p 4-5cm 95p £1.35 £1.20 £1.10 95p 5-6cm £1.10 £1.60 £1.45 £1.30 £1.10 * The above prices are all plus VAT. For availability please telephone 01905 371 912. About Garra Rufa Fish Garra Rufa (Doctor Loach) fish are native to the countries in the Eastern-Mediterranean, found in fresh water warm springs and rivers. There is a long history of these fish helping to heal skin dating back for many years. Garra Rufa fish are known for: - Removing dead skin Producing diathanol Diathanol is a naturally occurring chemical associated with helping with the regeneration of skin. How Garra Rufa help. The fish which have no teeth nibble the dead or unhealthy skin. This allows new skin cells to regenerate and skin to grow quickly. The fish continue you this "helpful" therapeutic service throughout their lives which can be up to 6-years. Why purchase your Garra Rufa fish from Empress Imports Long established Highly experienced fish supplier Competitive pricing based on our high volume of sales Garra Rufa Fish Food Garra Rufa Food £4.95 per 350gm bag. Caring for Garra Rufa Your fish will arrive in a water tight bag inside cardboard box. Carefully open the box and place the sealed bag in your spa system and allow the temperature in the bag to match that of the spa. Approximately 20 minutes should be sufficient. Tips for keeping your Garra Rufa happy: - Garra Rufa prefer a water temperature between 24°C and 28°C Amonia = 0 Nitrite = 0 pH = 6.5 - 7.5 Once the temperature in the fish transporting bag and the spa is equalised start to introduce some spa water to the bag. Once the fish have had chance to acclimatise to the new water remove the fish with a net from the transportation bag and add the fish to the spa. The transportation bag and water should be removed from the spa and the water tipped away. Garra Rufa require highly oxygenated water and keep the fish covered they are prone to jump. When un attended ensure that there is a lid on the spa which will allow the oxygen to reach the air but will prevent the fish escaping.

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Sensible House Keeping for Garra Rufa Fish

Feeding, hold back from feeding for fish until the day after they arrived to allow the fish to relax and settle in. Then feed 3 times per day. The amount will depend upon the size of the fish but feed for two to three minutes. Over feeding the fish will make them lethargic. The fish should be feed on spirulina flakes which can be purchased from Empress Imports.

Water Quality For Garra Rufa

Remove 15% of the water in the tank each day and add another 15% to keep the level constant. Never use tap water unless it has been allowed to stand for a 24 to allow chlorine to evaporate. Bring the incoming water up to the tank water temperature.

Keep a close eye on the water quality, it is critical for the fishes health, and check the water daily. Make sure that you clean the water filter weekly for the tank.

Keeping Your Fish Healthy

1. Keep the pH level between 6.5 and 7.5
2. Ammonia and Nitrite levels need to be as close to zero as possible
3. Fish breath through their gills and if there is insufficient oxygen in the water they will not survive

Never allow the water to smell - the fish will not like that for sure your clients won't. Likewise the water should be clear.

If you are having problems with fish and water quality this would point to problems with the size of the tank the number of fish and the ability of the filter to cope.

To Order Garra Rufa Fish Telephone 01905 371 912 or 0844 381 4553

To order... Please contact Empress Imports.