gar disease

[yoganathan_kn]

ok it seems like the gar is doing fine in terms of eating, but until we determine if the spot is actual damage or just some developmental anomaly, i would keep temperature bumped up at least at 78F...72F is actually on the lower end for YOY gars and growth - at least with gators. higher temp will increase growth, increase metabolism and immune response, and give it a better chance of overcoming the issue.

please keep us posted, but it looks like the gar should be ok--
--solomon

thanks for ur advice it is cured. i think it's skin was torn in transport or something. now it has grown back. this is the first gar for me and i'm somewhat nervous.
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now it's size is 6inches and its more rounded