Learn About Panda Garra - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. Learn About Panda Garra The Panda Garra is a unique little algae-eating fish that comes to us from China. It's not a fish that really, really likes warm water but it seems to do okay in the moderate aquarium temperatures around above 80 degrees or so. Great algae-eating fish - eats all kinds of algae. It's not aggressive, very social fish. Just a neat overall addition to an aquarium for algae-eating or just a neat fish to took at in general. Small size and calm demeanor make it a great aquarium fish.