Id this gar for me.

[ARS7]

im almost possitive its a florida/spotted gar. can anyone confirm?

 

[demjor19]

Lepisosteus Platyrhincus/Oculatus...you are correct.

 

[evan grass]

yes ur right florida/spotted gar

 

[ARS7]

alright thanks. its seams like he isnt growing very fast. or at all for that matter. whats the growth rate on these guys usually?

 

[demjor19]

alright thanks. its seams like he isnt growing very fast. or at all for that matter. whats the growth rate on these guys usually?

they "normally" grow about an inch a month, until they reach 12-14 inches then slow down...almost stop. It cant be stressed enough that every fish will have it's own set of statistics...i.e. growth rate, behavior, etc... if you know you are taking proper care of him...dont worry about his growth.

 

[ARS7]

alright thanks