The average life span of the Garra Rufa fish is 4-7 years in a well maintained aquarium. For Garra Rufa that are used in foot pedicure spas life expectancy is somewhat lower at 3-5 years. This is due to the stocking levels for spa use.
Garra Rufa are quite a hardy species though as with all fish, life expectancy can be directly linked to water quality and environmental control.
No, Garra Rufa spa fish cannot do any harm, primarily because the do not possess any teeth and also due to the fact that they do not pass on infections or conditions from one person to another.
Yes, it is perfectly legal to buy Garra Rufa fish in the US; it is however illegal to use them for fish pedicure therapy within certain states. Currently Garra Rufa pedicures are banned in 14 states. The fish itself is perfectly legal to buy and own as an aquarium fish just like any other.Most information regarding Garra Rufa and fish pedicures can be found at the link provided below.
Garra fish foot treatment unit set up cost. There are an increasing number of units available that typically fall into two categories, these are the garra fish foot systems and the full body systems and can be purchased as single or double units. Average prices are: -Single seat Garra rufa fish system £1300 - £1600 + vatTwin seat Garra rufa fish system £2000 - £3000 + vatFull body Garra rufa fish system £3500 +The prices above are for complete systems, which practically covers everything you will need to get your doctor fish pedicure business started.
Doctor Fish or Garra Rufa.
As far as I know they are not allowed into Australia.
Most of the breeding of Garra Rufa fish for commercial use takes place in Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. UK breeders are beginning to breed the fish themselves although it is as yet still cheaper to import them.
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No. To date, importing Garra rufa fish has not been approved by the Australian Government's Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Yes, it is perfectly legal to buy Garra Rufa fish in the US; it is however illegal to use them for fish pedicure therapy within certain states. Currently Garra Rufa pedicures are banned in 14 states. The fish itself is perfectly legal to buy and own as an aquarium fish just like any other.Most information regarding Garra Rufa and fish pedicures can be found at the link provided below.
Garra Rufa, Nibble Fish, Kangal Fish.
Garra fish foot treatment unit set up cost. There are an increasing number of units available that typically fall into two categories, these are the garra fish foot systems and the full body systems and can be purchased as single or double units. Average prices are: -Single seat Garra rufa fish system £1300 - £1600 + vatTwin seat Garra rufa fish system £2000 - £3000 + vatFull body Garra rufa fish system £3500 +The prices above are for complete systems, which practically covers everything you will need to get your doctor fish pedicure business started.
Doctor Fish or Garra Rufa.
As far as I know they are not allowed into Australia.
Yes Garra Rufa fish are allowed into the UK. There are now a growing number of importers of this fish. Many Koi carp dealers are also beginning to import Garra Rufa from various countries around the world. These fish are also now being bred within the UK to meet the sudden rise in demand as the interest in fish pedicure therapy has dramatically increased.
This largely depends on whereabouts in the world you live and its associated climate. Garra Rufa thrives in warmer water which is similar to their native habitat. Certainly within the UK, the cold winter months are capable of killing off Garra Rufa fish just in the same way that it does with some Koi Carp. It is recommended that ponds and aquariums be heated to achieve a more constant all year round temperature. The ideal temperature for Garra Rufa in a spa environment is 20 - 28 degrees Celsius
A good place to start is with the many manufacturers of Garra Rufa pedicure Spa units as they also import and supply fish. Also you may want to search koi Carp dealers as they are also beginning to get involved in the business.For any other information you can visit The Garra Rufa Resource Website at the link provided below