Needle Nose Gar in 55-gallon Tank?

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SilverArowanaBoi

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Hey y'all! I wondered if an Asian Needle-Nose Gar would be good long-term in a 55-gallon long tank.

I've already looked at a few threads here but couldn't find the information I was looking for. Before anyone says I'm nuts, most articles and sources said that they get up to a foot long in captivity, but most stay around the 7-10 inch range.

Thx in advance for any help!

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