gar in winter

[deshaunevans4]

i have a alligator gar that i plan on housing in a pond outside in southern ohio where the winter temp is usually around 30 degrees. if i prevent ice from forming on the top will the gar live?

 

[tlindsey]

i have a alligator gar that i plan on housing in a pond outside in southern ohio where the winter temp is usually around 30 degrees. if i prevent ice from forming on the top will the gar live?

This may help until others chime in.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/my-plan-gars-in-outdoor-pond.477110/