Alligator Gar - Growth Rate?

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LIGNARI

Jack Dempsey
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I know how big (ultimately), these can get.
I also know that they can reach 18" - 24" in their first 12 months.
I read that their growth slows a bit after this?

What's the growth rate after the first 12 months?
How long before it stops growing?

Cheers.
 
I bought two 3-4" alligator gars about 3 weeks ago. They are now 7" each. They are monsters and I already had to move them to a bigger tank. Unbelievable !
 
will be 3ft in 6mths

j.k i have no idea but it woulnd suprise me
 
Anyone have any real experience of this gars growth after 12 months? :)
(I need to plan/budget for tanks or pond, down the track).

Cheers
 
LIGNARI said:
Anyone have any real experience of this gars growth after 12 months? :)
(I need to plan/budget for tanks or pond, down the track).

Cheers
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Typically in captivity a gator will reach 24 inches it's first year if well cared for. After this point growth slows to maybe 2 to 4 inches a year. They tend to get really big and skinny looking at first then fill out more with time.
 
which one grows faster & has a bigger appetite, an alligator gar or an arapaima? i already have a 12in arapaima & getting 2 gars this month... just want to prepare for the expenses as well...:)
 
Juanch said:
which one grows faster & has a bigger appetite, an alligator gar or an arapaima? i already have a 12in arapaima & getting 2 gars this month... just want to prepare for the expenses as well...:)
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i would think the paima has a bigger appetite cos ive heard of peole who oned them complaining that its gonna eat them out of their home....the paima also grows bigger faster and u should get a pond cuz i think theyll out grow ur tank or any average sized tank for that matter those suckers grow up to 8-10 ft.....good luck bro and post some picks of those sweet fish once u get them together......:) :) :) :)
 
none yet but i always wanted one..,maybe someday.. a friend of mine had one though and it smashed his tank when it outgrew it..plus those fish cost a lot of money thats why i can understand ur concern for them, good luck again bro....dont forget those pics:) :) :)
 
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