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| Alligator Gar
Atractosteus
spatula (Lacepede, 1803)
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| Temperment |
Sociability |
Min. Tank |
Availability
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Area |
| Aggressive |
Solitary |
900 gallons |
Rare |
Middle-Top |
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| By far the Alligator Gar is the largest of the Gars, growing to a length
of around ten feet and weighing well over 300 pounds. For obvious reasons
they are almost always only seen in public aquariums. In fact, most fish
sold in pet shops as "Alligator Gars" are actually smaller species, usually
being the Shortnose Gar which grows to around three feet. These fish enjoy
lurking amongst plants and reeds in wait for food. The water should be
clean, clear, and kept at a cooler temperature. They can also live in
brackish water. Some specimens may only accept live foods; others can learn
to accept chopped beef or dead fish meat. |
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