Shortnose and Spotteds would also be fine in that tank for life...as for quantity...it really depends on many things i.e. water change schedule, feeding schedule, filtration, other tankmates, etc.Lepisosteus platyrhincus;2830632; said:depends on filtration and total gallonage. florida or tropical gar would be the only gars that would work in that tank. both top out at max of 24". i wouldnt do alot. Maybe 3 or 4. somebody might have more info on this