Question: How can I identify the authentic doctor fish – Garra Rufa?
Answers: They are several fake doctor fish available in the market. The most common that you will see is call “Chin Chin”. It is origin from China.
Garra Rufa vs Chin Chin
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Garra Rufa |
Chin Chin Fish |
| Scientifically proven by many well known universities for its supernatural ability to cure skin problems likeeczema and psoriosis | No Research has been done |
| Treatment of Skin Diseases:YESGarra Rufa licks away the plaque which causes red patches and release a small quantity of dithranol, an enzyme which results in skin rejuvenation. | Treatment of Skin Diseases:No |
| Exfoliate skin: Yes Garra Rufa nibble, the suction power does not allow the fish to take off any of our healthy skin, but just the flaky old and dead cells can be remove by this fish. Theydo not have teeth. |
Exfoliate skin: Yes Chin Chin has teeth. They fight each other when they grow bigger. |
| Longer Life Span (5-7 years) | Shorter Life Span (1-2 years) |
| Bottom Feeder | Surface Feeder |
| Softer nibble | Stronger Nibble |
| Market Price – SGD12.00 per fish | Market Price – SGD3.00 per fish |
Question: What is the minimum quantity that I can purchase?
Answer: The minimum order we accept is 50 doctor fish.
Question: Do I need to feed the fish?
Answer: Yes, you may need to feed the fish once a day with normal fish food (sinking palette) as Garra Rufas are bottom feeder.
Question: How often do I need to change the water?
Answer: It depends on your filtration system. We advise changing half tank of the water once a week.
Question: What else do I need to prepare or take note?
Answer: You may need to have a water heater, air pump, water filtration system and a net to cover the fish tank. Garra Rufa is origin from the river. They tend to jump very high when it comes to a new environment. They takes a 2-3 days to calm down. Only then you can start using the fish spa but do remember to cover with net after using.
Question: Will you deliver the fish to my house?
Answer: Yes, we will deliver the fish to you in 2 working days upon receiving payment.
Question: Do you ship to other countries?
Answer: Yes, we do ship our fish to other countries and help them to setup fish spa. However, they will be a shipping and handling cost incurred.
Question: What is the price and how do I purchase?
Usual Price: SGD275 / 50 doctor fish (Garra Rufa)
Promotion Price: SGD175 / 50 doctor fish (Garra Rufa)