Doctor Fish aka Pedicure Fish (Garra rufa) - 1 FISH
Garra rufa
Description
Doctor Fish aka Pedicure Fish (Garra rufa) - 1 FISH. * For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout * The Doctor Fish ( Garra rufa ), also known as the Pedicure Fish, is popular in more than just the aquarium hobby. It is famous for its ability to graze on dead skin cells on humans, so it is used in many clinics that treat psoriasis and other human skin problems. In these clinics, patients dip their limbs into the water and the Doctor Fish swarm to graze on the patient's dead skin. In the aquarium, this fish is an interesting scavenger and grazer that is compatible with a variety of tankmates. A member of the Cyprinidae family, the Doctor Fish inhabits most of the cooler freshwater areas of the M. Source: Aquatic Arts Freshwater Fish. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.