Finally, Another Gar!

[random fish guy]

nice!!!

 

[E_americanus]

They are not "for private aquaria". Polypterus and I had this discussion quite a while ago. We contacted the lady in charge of permits and the regulations manager. Besides that, there is an exemption for fish that live in the subtropical and tropical regions, which would exclude Tropical and Cuban gars for the list, which includes all gar species.


I'll try to dig it up

here it is....the last 6 posts are the most relevant (most of the rest was a bit of bickering)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144758

interesting thread for sure, thanks for referencing it. from what i have read it doesn't necessarily clarify the whole situation, but it does lend toward some leniency in the issue.

a couple points though:

if yours are not "for private aquaria" then what are they for? surely you don't plan on using just two specimens for aquaculture? or i am misinterpreting your reasoning?

secondly, it does not negate the quote/statement i was referring to where the mentality of "well everyone does it, so it's no big deal" being irresponsible. the aquarium trade and it's hobbyists (not everyone, but many people) have brought the controversial legislation upon themselves.

good luck with the gar...keep it well fed on good foods, it does seem a bit stunted, but this may be correctable with proper diet in the future--
--solomon

 

[pwmin]

interesting thread for sure, thanks for referencing it. from what i have read it doesn't necessarily clarify the whole situation, but it does lend toward some leniency in the issue.

a couple points though:

if yours are not "for private aquaria" then what are they for? surely you don't plan on using just two specimens for aquaculture? or i am misinterpreting your reasoning?

secondly, it does not negate the quote/statement i was referring to where the mentality of "well everyone does it, so it's no big deal" being irresponsible. the aquarium trade and it's hobbyists (not everyone, but many people) have brought the controversial legislation upon themselves.

good luck with the gar...keep it well fed on good foods, it does seem a bit stunted, but this may be correctable with proper diet in the future--
--solomon

I was saying they're not illegal for private aquariums, not that I have other plans for it...should have been more clear. And yeah, the law is way too unclearly defined. However, the tropical/subtropical exemption does seem pretty clear even if it seemingly contradicts the restricted list.

I'm with you on your disagreement about everyone else is doing it.

Thanks and I hope so. It was supposed to be eating floating pellets but I pretty much only feed my gars and bichirs sinking pellets. I do have some floating pellets I will also try. I haven't seen it eat yet but I'm sure it will. I'll probably feed some shrimp more occasionally.I'll hit it harder with food tonight...didn't want to overfeed when it was brand new to the tank.

 

[Bderick67]

nice pickup Paul

 

[pwmin]

thanks, Brian

 

[Noddy]

lovely gar, very nice the light colouring!
Like it very much!

 

[pwmin]

I have a question. As you can see in the pictures, it's "throat" (my goodness, I need to use my degree more often and intensely) is stretched out. I figured it might normalize, but it hasn't. Is this any cause for concern or is it just a negative aesthetic?

lovely gar, very nice the light colouring!
Like it very much!

thanks. As I figured, it's not light anymore.

 

[pwmin]

Loves market shrimp and ate some NLS pellets yesterday, so it's eating well. Can't wait until I sell my catfish and creni so I can remove the divider.