Today I went into petsmart and spotted a needlenose gar. I think they are awesome, an I am thinking about getting a couple when I get my bigger tank. Can anyone give me advice on them? PH, hardiness, etc.. Also what iare the tank requirements? aNY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Needlenose gar
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If the needlenose you are talking about is the Xenetodon cancilla it will reach about 12" and they are more comfortable in small groups, I am leery of keeping a pair of any fish so plan on at least three. Ph should be 7.0 and water hardness about 8 at around 78-80 degrees f. A 75-100g tank would be great. They use mainly the top few inches of water so a few deep bodied fish like siver dollars and a couple of the smaller plecos would work in the same tank. They are not easy to get to take anything that isn't moving but a mix of gambusia and crickets should keep them happy.