Wants a Gar So Bad..

s1c

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I would like a gar very badly, i have an empty 65g in my guess room in the closet, Are there any other gar related species i can get. I know my petsmart sells needle fish they hunt like gars very much but i do not know if they are related to them in anyway. I would appreciate all comments and info thanks.
 

HungDang

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they would be fine in a 65G tank, although they are not related to gar!
 

Dubeckyj

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The gar alternatives are pike characin, and your questions would be better addressed in the characin forums. The most specific advice I can give is that they probably like food, and also water maybe.
 

MonsterMinis

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imo needlenose fish aren't going to long-term stay in a 65.. they can get 12"+ and are schooling fish, and flighty.. they need a good amount of room. there are other species out there in the false gar bracket that stay smaller... problem is most will only take live foods.. and alot of them.
 
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