Wanting to add a GAR.. help please

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Jayfish7

Jack Dempsey
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Hi,

I currently have a 180g tank which consist of a 6" jag, 8"oscar 6"GT and 5 4" SDs, i would love to add a gar (spotted or florida?). would this mix be good for the long term? what would be the best gar to house in a 180g .. thanks so much
 
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A Florida will eventually outgrow your setup. I have two in my 180, with a 300g I'm working on now for when they hit the 15" mark. Great fish! They act like puppies.
 
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Jack Dempsey
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how long would it take for the gar to out grow the 180? .. if i only have 1, could it work in there long term?... i am un sure of how fast they grow

how big do floridas get in an aquarium, i hear didnt reports


thanks so much
 
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Taken from the 'Gar Species Profiles' sticky.

Captive Care Guide

Average Captive Max Size:
Approximately 18” – 22”

Average Captive Growth Rate:
Age: YOY
Expect YOY (young of the year) specimens to grow quickly to 9-12” and then plateau.

Age: Two years
Growth is much slower during the second year. 2 year old specimens tend to reach 16" and above

Age: Three years and up
After several years growth rate will be drastically slower the closer the gar gets to its ~ max size.

Suggested Husbandry:

Tank Size: For an adult specimen, nothing under 2’ wide and 5’ long is advisable. A 30" wide tank would be even better. While the footprint of the tank is what really matters, adult, captive Florida gars will generally need at least a 180g > aquarium.

Comments: These fish are hardy, relatively docile, easily accessible and look incredible. Definitely the "first gar" if you are only just venturing into gar husbandry.
 
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Jack Dempsey
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Thx for the info, any advice on personal xp? I think I'll remove the Oscar and keep the jag/gt/SDs and add the Fla Gar... Would that work for life in my set up? Would hate to introduce a fish that just can't work. Thanks for all help
 
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Jayfish7 said:
Thx for the info, any advice on personal xp? I think I'll remove the Oscar and keep the jag/gt/SDs and add the Fla Gar... Would that work for life in my set up? Would hate to introduce a fish that just can't work. Thanks for all help
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IME my gars go after anything shiny. So I would say the silver dollars might be in trouble at some point. I have two in my 150 right now until I upgrade in a year or so.


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Jack Dempsey
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im not so worried about the SDs i can always move them.. its more my Jag, as that my baby!... He's not super aggressive (well toward any fish outside of my oscar! who i may move to make room for the gar)

what do you think. thanks!
 
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