Florida Gar not doing to well.

lifesabichir

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Hello everyone. I decided on a gar and found a 4 inch Florida gar. Currently he's in a 33 long until the 6x2x2 arrives. What the previous owner didn't mention was he hasn't eaten in over a week. Now I'm here with a juvenile Florida gar that I can put my hand under him and not even run and mouth open 90% of the time. Is it too late? He won't take any foods. He will eyeball some of the smaller fatheads but that's it. I would try guppies but the stores in my area have been sold out until Wednesday.
 

lifesabichir

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Small rosy reds will get him feeding. I wouldn't worry
I'm trying no to as I know they can go quite some time without eating lol I found the smallest rosy reds and last night tried a few different small live insects. He showed interest for a split second then ignored them. The previous owner said the store he got it from were feeding live foods.
 

lifesabichir

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Just a update. Found him stuck to the filter intake and not able to swim away. Things are getting worse and still won't accept any types of food.
 

lifesabichir

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Another update. He's on his last bit of life. Nothing worked. If I ever try gar again I'll get something much larger than a 4 inch juvenille.
 

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Sorry for the loss.
 
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