Atractosteus tristoechus

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Cuban Gar
Cuban Gar
Species Atractosteus tristoechus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,892.706 liters
1,892,705.89 mL

500 US Gallons (1892.7L)

Size 78.74 in

150-200 cm (59.1-78.7")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R
18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Cuban Gar

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Atractosteus tristoechus
Availability Rare
Common name Cuban Gar
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Lebiasinidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 78.74 in (200 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 500 US Gallon (1,892.706 liters, 1,892,705.89 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Atractosteus tristoechus
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