Melanistic tropical gar?

[djr83]

Could my tropica gar be melanistic? It's very dark. Some of the spots are barely visible at the tail.

 

[djr83]

Another pic.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Not melanistic, see this all the time in older spots. Also he should consider dieting

 

[jsodwi]

My big one is almost a solid black He changed color at about 22"

 

[djr83]

Not melanistic, see this all the time in older spots. Also he should consider dieting

He likes to eat...

 

[jpcampbell123]

Nice!

 

[raubiy]

Looking like torpedo Awesome dark color.