what type of gar would work best?

[nes999]

i had plans to get a gator gar but after more reaserch i feel my 500 gal would be big enough. what would be the best gar. the other fish include rtc rtcxtsn tsn

 

[Bennlfer]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[nes999]

130 x 31 ½ x 30 ½

 

[EvilKid]

id say florida gar they grow to like 24" max and aligators will eventually need a pond as they can grow to like 6ft i think...

 

[phillydog1958]

excellent tank dimensions for florida gar.

 

[nes999]

the cats wont eat him?

 

[dannyboiiii]

yea fla gar or shortnose gar they stay around 3ft...but a alligator gar thats a dam underwater dinosaur hence the name alligator gar....
those things are beastly and average about 6ft plus..
u could try ur luck with a long nose gar those are sweet lookin but they can rarely get about 4-6ft...
most stay around the 3 ft range.. and im betting since hes ina tank hell stay around the 3ft range...

 

[Mercury2234]

Yeah, I would watch for for redtail especially; you'll be surprised of the fish they've eaten... I've read many instances here on MFK.

 

[dannyboiiii]

and what he said^^^

 

[scriving]

make sure the gar is a good size bigger than the cats