Ive read on alot of sites that the temperature range is 15-22 celcius, however ive seen that on temperature records places where spotted gars are native to the temperature drops below 0 in winter. I want to know this as i need to know how long each year i could keep one in the pond. SO what temperatures will they actually tollerate.
spotted gar temperature
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Below 0 c?? this is way too low
If it grew up in these conditions it would be fine but if raised in aquaria dont even think in my opinion
If it grew up in these conditions it would be fine but if raised in aquaria dont even think in my opinion
thats what i was thinking but if it went into a pond during summer when temp was above 20 deg c then it had summer to gain weight before the gradual change through to winter when it would probably not even reach 0 and stay more between 5-10 it could work. As in some of the native habitats it gets below 0 for extended periodsLepisosteus platyrhincus;2404353; said:
synodontisjack;2435132; said:
those native habitats are much larger and have refuges for fishes under such conditions. if you don't have a big pond then don't keep a spotted gar unless you can keep it indoors. putting the fish into those temperature conditions will just kill it. your best bet is to just bring the fish indoors for the winter--
--solomon
I think i'll give it a miss, the pond is 8000g so probably not big enough unless i put a small pond in the garage or something so it's warmer
thanks for the help anyway guys
thanks for the help anyway guys