My Florida Gar

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Crazyfish88

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Hi everyone been a while since I posted in the gar boards. Just wanted to share my Florida that I picked up last Sept 2011.



4" on Sept 8, 2011



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Currently today pushing 9.5"




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Feeding it Hikari Aro sticks every day (20+ pellets) and once a month feeder fish (20+ minnows). I'm waiting for him to reach 11-12" b4 I xfer him to the big tank:)


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Angler said:
Lookin' good!
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Thanks. I built a special bond with this Gar. I actually saved its life once. He jumped out of the tank in the middle of the night and landed on my leg while I was sleeping on the couch which is beside the tank. Freaked the crap out of me lol. Lucky I was there and caught it quick or it be dead by morning. Now I covered the rear openings of the tank so he can't jump out no more. Lesson learned:)


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Crazyfish88 said:
Thanks. I built a special bond with this Gar. I actually saved its life once. He jumped out of the tank in the middle of the night and landed on my leg while I was sleeping on the couch which is beside the tank. Freaked the crap out of me lol. Lucky I was there and caught it quick or it be dead by morning. Now I covered the rear openings of the tank so he can't jump out no more. Lesson learned:)


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That's an awesome story about a very nice gar! :)
 
Crazyfish88 said:
Thanks. I built a special bond with this Gar. I actually saved its life once. He jumped out of the tank in the middle of the night and landed on my leg while I was sleeping on the couch which is beside the tank. Freaked the crap out of me lol. Lucky I was there and caught it quick or it be dead by morning. Now I covered the rear openings of the tank so he can't jump out no more. Lesson learned:)


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Well you are a lucky dude I love gars and I would hate to see one dead :(
 
Dont they breath air? True alligator gars do, ive heard of one jumping out and 12 hours later the guy put him back in and was fine. Mine grew 3-6"/month when he got 11/2' i had to give him away, i got 20$ but i had to spend 10$ buying a 25gal rubbermaid... just be prepared for a 300+gal tank and a pond when hes full grown. Nice gar tho
 
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Dont they breath air? True alligator gars do, ive heard of one jumping out and 12 hours later the guy put him back in and was fine. Mine grew 3-6"/month when he got 11/2' i had to give him away, i got 20$ but i had to spend 10$ buying a 25gal rubbermaid... just be prepared for a 300+gal tank and a pond when hes full grown. Nice gar tho
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Yeah they breathe air but I dunno how long they can last out of water. 12 hrs is a long time I wouldn't risk testing it lol. Yes I have a 450 gallon tank that he's going into once he reaches a foot. Doesn't anyone ever read ppls signatures?:) Also gator gars grow much faster and much larger. This is a Florida. Probably won't see 2 ft for a long time.


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