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oscarandgardude
08-21-2005, 8:14 PM
What type of gar do u guys reccomend for a 1st time gar owner dont worry about tank size too much (be resonable) I just love gars and cant resist em any longer soo just looking for some info
cabouta1
08-22-2005, 1:31 AM
HAVE A 14" SPOTTED GAR AND IS VERY FUN TO WATCH ESPECIALLY DURING FEEDING TIME. LOVE THE WAY HE SNAPS AT ROSEY REDS. ALSO FUN TO WATCH HIM EAT PELLETS. MAKES HIS TEETH REALLY STAND OUT. HAVE SEVERAL PICS IN MY GALLERY.
fishnthings
08-22-2005, 2:39 AM
ive seen a few spoted gars in my lfs, babys tho, they looked pretty cool....maybe u should check em out!
oscarandgardude
08-22-2005, 4:54 PM
Ya we go spotted and florida here they look very similar wats the difference
I have a Needle nose gar. I think he's pretty cool, they don't get too big (i think about 1 1/2 feet is the max). The only problem I have had is it is hard to find any info on them.
roamingmotoroman
08-23-2005, 4:28 PM
spotted or south american silver gar 6 - 12 inches easily housed usually only eat feeders
spotted / longnose/ or florida gar 12 - 40 inches depending on sex and water temperature and availability of food in the first 2 years of life with space to grow
Alligator gar... only if you have a 2000 gallon plus tank
Redtail_Watcher
08-27-2006, 2:37 AM
I am also into buying into a alligator gar..... i hear a story where this guy at my LFs had a 7ft gar and in a indoor pond built by 2x4's and pliywood. I want to know is it going to be okay with my Rtc, Tsn, peackok bass and my sting raY? Because i seen what appear to be teeth marks that could of must of been a gar that took half of a bullheads flesh when i caught it about 3years ago.( I don't like teeth that cuts like razor blades....) any suggestions??
Fishbox 360
08-28-2006, 7:12 PM
Spotted Gar all the way! Good luck.
AlliGartor
08-28-2006, 9:52 PM
http://www.alligartor.com/Gar/images/Alligator_%20Gar_Platinum_1.jpg
Top ten !
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Redtail_Watcher
08-29-2006, 3:29 AM
http://www.alligartor.com/Gar/images/Alligator_%20Gar_Platinum_1.jpg
Top ten !
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then what would be the first on your gar list?:D
dinosaureellover33
02-06-2007, 7:55 PM
i would go for a long nose gar
demjor19
02-07-2007, 1:18 PM
if you can find one tropicals are awsome! other than that obviously i like foridas. a very fun fish to watch and feed!
vinson lim
02-07-2007, 1:42 PM
---------> Florida gars.
---------> Beatiful, sporty, clean to keep and friendly.
---------> max size above 2ft , bolow 3ft (in aquarium).
but, frm some article i read, they can reach more than 3ft in wild.
---------> dun really need a MONSTER tank to keep them.
---------> Best choice of GAR fishes, for a starter.
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