Tank heater

789troy

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Feb 4, 2009
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I just bought a spotted gar and i was wondring if i really need a tank heater,because i live in fl just wondring?
 

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

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Nov 9, 2008
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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
 

jworth

Jack Dempsey
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Sep 9, 2008
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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.
 

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

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jo
you probably already have been told, you need to part the gar from the pbass
 
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