another gar id

[dmopar74]

what kind of gar is this, i think spotted/florida. thanks

 

[ZOO YORK 207]

Looks like a Florida to me.

 

[E_americanus]

yup, definitely a Florida/spotted gar, with a high probability of being specifically a Florida gar. nice looking fish--
--solomon

 

[arosvios]

How big can this type of gar grow ur to? My tank is 5x2x2ft & i got 3 same gars in it!

 

[Bsixxx]

How big can this type of gar grow ur to? My tank is 5x2x2ft & i got 3 same gars in it!

supposedly 52"

im thinking more like 30"

should be good in that tank for a couple years atleast

very nice

 

[arosvios]

Thks for the reply pal!

 

[Bsixxx]

Thks for the reply pal!

NP

 

[demjor19]

supposedly 52"

im thinking more like 30"

should be good in that tank for a couple years atleast

very nice

if you are lucky 30". more like 20-24 in captivity. after about 16" they slow down very much in growth. it would probably take a florida gar close to a decade to even reach 24+ inches.

 

[DownUnder]

beautiful fella... cheers...

 

[keepinfish]

if you are lucky 30". more like 20-24 in captivity. after about 16" they slow down very much in growth. it would probably take a florida gar close to a decade to even reach 24+ inches.

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Really??? i sure thought they could get to 24" a lot sooner. That is awesome!!

I should be able to keep mine for life in the 210.