kind of gars

[USMCtanker]

so what kind of gars can you put in a tank and what one is the best to have in a tank. I love gars and the only one i know about and have is a florada long nose gar :cry:

[dangitseric]

i like the spotted gar

[michael]

I also have a spotted but the t-gars are great! If you have the room get one shipped from shark aquarium before they're gone! like any gar they are mellow but have great color that changes all the time on mood and lighting!?

[beblondie]

below is a list of true gars.They are found in thier natural range in North America,Central America and Cuba
Gars
Atractosteus spatula- alligator gar 6-10 '
Atractosteus tropicus- tropical gar 4'
Atractosteus tristoechus- cuban gar 6'
Lepisosteus osseus- longnose gar 6'
Lepisosteus platostomus- shortnose gar 2 1/2'-
Lepisosteus oculatus- spotted gar 4'
Lepisosteus platyrhincus- florida gar 4'
hybrid gars
Lepisosteus platostomus x Atractosteus spatula- Crocodile gar type I
Lepisosteus platyrhincus or oculatus x Atractosteus spatula-Crocidile gar type 2