120?

[Aquaguy]

hey, I have a 5.5'' florida in a 45gallon at the moment. I have an empty 120gallon(48x24x24) that I plan to move the gar into in a couple months. How long will might the 120 hold him. I understand its not easy to say.

 

[famous323]

i would say a year

 

[Aquaguy]

thanks

 

[famous323]

i have a spotted gar right now hes about 6inch had him for about 3 months hes growth rate is maintainable, also it depends on his diet this could factor in on his growth

 

[xander]

you'd be set for several years, you could house one for life, but a slihtly larger tank would be recommended

 

[E_americanus]

hey, I have a 5.5'' florida in a 45gallon at the moment. I have an empty 120gallon(48x24x24) that I plan to move the gar into in a couple months. How long will might the 120 hold him. I understand its not easy to say.

for quite a while, easily over a year, likely several years to life depending on factors that are based on the fish and your fish-keeping practices. a 6' long tank would be nice, but as long as you have it 2' wide the fish should be set for several years at the least--
--solomon

 

[Aquaguy]

thankyou. Ill get him in there and if and when he outgrows it Ill get a larger one

 

[Polypterus]

Keep him in the 45 until it reaches around 10 to 12 inches then bump him up to the 120.

 

[Aquaguy]

ok will do