who has the largest florida gar?

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I recently picked up 2 florida gar from John and really like them a lot. They seem to be growing rather quickly and I was wondering how large they will get in captivity. Does anyone have a 2' plus florida gar in their home aquarium? List your largest FL gar and post up a pic if you can.

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nice gars! ive never seen a f gar reach over 19" in person. so it is possible.
 

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a yoy never seen at 2 ft. i know iv got a 17"er and some others have some floridas slightly larger
 

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Lepisosteus platyrhincus;4435077; said:
a yoy never seen at 2 ft. i know iv got a 17"er and some others have some floridas slightly larger
hey, dont mean to derail this thread, but figured it was a good opportunity to post that Winchester Pet and Aquarium has a 2ft+ gator gar that someone brought in. Needs rehomed, and I believe you should take on this responsibility so I can come see it.
 

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hmmm dont know that store actually. and i dont need a 2ft gator. lol.
pm me store info
 

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yeah but to reach 2ft? heh update us years from now
 

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Lepisosteus platyrhincus;4435168; said:
yeah but to reach 2ft? heh update us years from now

Dude in his big tank with that drip system fish grow like crazy. ;)
 

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I vouch for you kevin 750 gallons those gars will reach 24", you have the experience and stock to do it. That particular varient of Florida gar I see all the time in the wild 30"+, so with good care and diet I know it can be done in your tank ;) Thanks for posting.
 

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u might got a huge tank, but ill still see u in a few years. THe experts can chime in here , but i am unaware of anyone having a YOY florida at 24"
 

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I've never heard of a captive YOY Florida getting over 20" but I don't doubt it can be done, just rarely.

I should be acquiring an 18" FL soon, maybe I can squeeze a couple more inches out of it in the 500.
 
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