really? ive read that in a pond, a young alligator gar grew from 6" to 19" in just over one month...they look about a foot or so now...watch out even at this size i would be concerned for the eel pbass and dat...
first time owning gar
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DrZacharyus;1051639; said:
oh they can definitely clear a foot in one month, that's not a problem even in regular aquaria...i was just taking what was stated somewhat literally, not knowing that you just meant the initial month. if you look at the initial post, it says "a foot a month"...they can definitely reach one foot in their first month, but it's implied in the statement that they would grow 12"/month...which would lead to a 10' gar in no time
that's all i was getting at, i knew you didn't mean 12" for every month, but after 12" they continue to grow quickly, but usually top out around 2-3' in their first year--
--solomon
yeah I just wish fish like this came with some type of waiver to educate the uneducated..E_americanus;1051852; said:oh they can definitely clear a foot in one month, that's not a problem even in regular aquaria...i was just taking what was stated somewhat literally, not knowing that you just meant the initial month. if you look at the initial post, it says "a foot a month"...they can definitely reach one foot in their first month, but it's implied in the statement that they would grow 12"/month...which would lead to a 10' gar in no time
that's all i was getting at, i knew you didn't mean 12" for every month, but after 12" they continue to grow quickly, but usually top out around 2-3' in their first year--
--solomon
go ahead and put it in the 180...around christmas time you may want santa to bring you a 10' Diameter pond (atleast).
Or maybe the Uneducated should educate themselves and they should take responsibility in knowing what it is they are buying...
DrZacharyus;1052189; said:
That is an excuse that is often given by those seeking to avoid accepting personal responsibility in there actions..
Polypterus;1052202; said:
i think you both make valid points.
in a perfect world everyone would do research before buying a fish or any pet for that matter (as i now do) although there was a time when i bought fish on impulse as many others do.
as far as having waivers...most lfs cant even properly id these fish, let alone care where they end up. so i would say that will never happen.
ultimately i would have to agree w/ richard. find a fish you want, research it, and if you can provide proper housing and care...buy it.
