7 789troy Feeder Fish Feb 4, 2009 1 0 0 florida Feb 4, 2009 #1 I just bought a spotted gar and i was wondring if i really need a tank heater,because i live in fl just wondring?
I just bought a spotted gar and i was wondring if i really need a tank heater,because i live in fl just wondring?
A Aphilophus Fire Eel MFK Member Mar 1, 2008 1,051 1 68 Dodge Center,MN Feb 8, 2009 #2 i would say no there a native fish
L Lepisosteus platyrhincus Polypterus MFK Member Nov 9, 2008 6,765 17 92 In the caiman den Feb 8, 2009 #3 gar do better in warmer water. i keep mine at 80. if your water is that warm than no u dont need 1. if not you might want to consider it
gar do better in warmer water. i keep mine at 80. if your water is that warm than no u dont need 1. if not you might want to consider it
B Bucko Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 29, 2007 81 0 0 S.E. Michigan Feb 8, 2009 #4 A heater would keep the tank temp more stable also
jworth Jack Dempsey MFK Member Sep 9, 2008 3,287 3 36 Indianapolis Feb 11, 2009 #5 obviously being native they can handle colder water, but a heater is good for them. i keep my tank at 84 with my pbass and the gar seems quite happy.
obviously being native they can handle colder water, but a heater is good for them. i keep my tank at 84 with my pbass and the gar seems quite happy.
K kodiak Gambusia MFK Member Nov 16, 2007 191 0 16 whitesboro,n.y. Feb 11, 2009 #6 Get a heater..unless you keep your house at 80*
L Lepisosteus platyrhincus Polypterus MFK Member Nov 9, 2008 6,765 17 92 In the caiman den Feb 12, 2009 #7 jo you probably already have been told, you need to part the gar from the pbass