alligator gar help

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agra113

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How can i identify alligator gar male or female. I brougt a gar in 2014 and when he grew around 1.5 ft i brought another pair of alligator gars. I waited till they become around 1ft and i put them in with the big guy. Next morning i found one of my gars throat riped open by the big gar. But he didnt harm or even chase or bite the other smaller one. Its over a year they are togather now. Small one stays right beside the bigone. So my question is how can i id them if they are male and female
 
We couldn't tell before they reach to 3 or 4ft. Even they get to 3, 4ft, we are not sure to identify them, both are the same.
 
The only one thing to tell the alligator gar male or female is lifespan. Male alligator gar is around 25 years. Female is 50 years.
 
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