Minimum tank for a florida gar?

[franchise513]

I no for gars, you need a thicker tank more than you need a longer tank so i was wondering is could a florida live in a 3' wide tank for life? or would it need a wider tank than that?

 

[proaquatics]

180

 

[franchise513]

180 with 3' wide?

 

[xander]

a 3' wide is better than a 180 anyday(assuming the tank has decent length). what's the tank length? it should probably be enough for life.

 

[city_of_evil6661]

a 180 should be fine considering that the tank is 24" wide and floridas rarley reach over 24". but a 3' wide wouldnt hurt at all.

 

[demjor19]

Depending on length, a 3' tank is ideal. I would go with a minimum of 6' long. A 180 (6x2x2) would typically be the minimum size for this gar, but the more room, the better. If you can get a 3' wide tank, then def. do that.

 

[Mampam]

i just caught an adult today lol, then release, of course, (about 27in)

 

[demjor19]

i just caught an adult today lol, then release, of course, (about 27in)

what does this have to do with this thread? Please don't derail...

 

[MrHarris]

24" width is fine for many years if not for life (mine really slowed growth at about 17-18inches).

 

[city_of_evil6661]

Depending on length, a 3' tank is ideal. I would go with a minimum of 6' long. A 180 (6x2x2) would typically be the minimum size for this gar, but the more room, the better. If you can get a 3' wide tank, then def. do that.

i completely agree, with gars (except when they are juvis) the more room the better.