Gar

[mazz3242]

hey i was wondering if i should get an alligator gar. i have a 90gal. i was going to buy one very small so that at least i could have it for a while. anything u can tell me.

 

[angryinsect]

don't do it, the gar will outgrow that tank in 6-8 months

 

[m1ste2tea]

they need a large footprint to turn around in the tank because they are inflexible due to their thick scales

 

[mazz3242]

what size tank do u think i would need

 

[Tramonte172]

It can eventually grow this size. There are smaller gar species that are still cool.

 

[Younglin]

Unless you are prepared to build a 400 gallon tank, don't do it.

 

[mqktandy]

Mine went from 3" to about 7 in 20days. So think about that. Lol

 

[Thebentfish]

i would suggest a spotted gar that is if your tank is 18'' width !

 

[Wiggles92]

A 90 gallon is going to be too small for an adult of any species of gar, but it will work for some time for a Florida gar. Florida gars are the most commonly available gar in the hobby and are a good first gar. They also the gar that is most often advertised as another species of gar, such as a spotted gar or alligator gar, for either monetary reasons or just an incorrect identification. The majority of gars sold as spotted gars are actually Florida gars; they tend to be IDed as spotted gars on account of their pattern and a general lack of easily identifiable external differences from the spotted gar.

So in short, don't get a true alligator gar; do some more research and consider getting a Florida gar.

 

[Wiggles92]

It can eventually grow this size. There are smaller gar species that are still cool.

Looks like a great pet to me (seriously)! I need to get a few that size for my pond.