Gar or Needlefish?

[confusedfishkeeper]

My LFS tried to sell this to me as a gar. I argued it's a needlefish. The guy wouldn't agree and said this is Indian gar. Can anyone help please?

 

[tlindsey]

My LFS tried to sell this to me as a gar. I argued it's a needlefish. The guy wouldn't agree and said this is Indian gar. Can anyone help please?

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Needle Nose not a true Gar.

 

[confusedfishkeeper]

Needle Nose not a true Gar.

Thanks. How long does it grow? Can the above one fit in a 55 gallon tank?

Also, can it live on frozen food and bloodworms?

 

[tlindsey]

About a ft or less they eat live food like feeder guppies. The biggest Issue is the needle nose can damage it's snout easily.

 

[Potato Patatto]

Guys an Ahole

 

[Polypterus_36]

This is a video my friend made when he got his:

 

[confusedfishkeeper]

This is a video my friend made when he got his:

Thanks, it was helpful.