Gar in a pond

[himustache2]

Hello Everyone

I'm planning to keep a Gar in my outdoor pond but I wanted to make sure they will be fine being in the pond all year. I live and Northern VA so the temperature at lowest has been 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 Celsius) . Also I heard that the Gars need for the top of the pond open so they can breath. Is that true?

Thanks

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Hello Everyone

I'm planning to keep a Gar in my outdoor pond but I wanted to make sure they will be fine being in the pond all year. I live and Northern VA so the temperature at lowest has been 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 Celsius) . Also I heard that the Gars need for the top of the pond open so they can breath. Is that true?

Thanks

Pond should have a open area for gas expansion.
In your location the best species of gar would be long nose, you need a big pond for them tho.
Bowfins, black crappie,walleye, bluegill,and yellow perch are other options.

 

[jpcampbell123]

As long as the pond don't freeze over the gar or bowfin should be ok

 

[himustache2]

As long as the pond don't freeze over the gar or bowfin should be ok

Thanks man, just wondering since I'm new to ponds

 

[jpcampbell123]

I currently have some in a pond outside its gotten really cold before but its never frozen over

 

[Marcus124]

Hey guys and gals does anyone know the temp range for alligator gar or even long nose gar I’m looking at keeping one or two in my pond I’m located in the UK though

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Hey guys and gals does anyone know the temp range for alligator gar or even long nose gar I’m looking at keeping one or two in my pond I’m located in the UK though

Longnose do fine in cold temps, being one of the most cold hardy gars

 

[Marcus124]

well as the import laws changed in 2016 it looks like Cuban or alligator gars are my only option and im guessing these are tropical

 

[Deadliestviper7]

well as the import laws changed in 2016 it looks like Cuban or alligator gars are my only option and im guessing these are tropical

The U.K. Bans all fun things, can you still get bowfin?

 

[jpcampbell123]

didn't know they was banned in u.k. are western hogs still legal in u.k?