Lepisosteus platyrhincus

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Florida Gar
Florida Gar
Species Lepisosteus platyrhincus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 1,324.894 liters
1,324,894.123 mL

350 US Gallons (1324.9L)

Size 51.969 in

100-132 cm (39.4-52")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 288.15 K
59 °F
518.67 °R

296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R
15 -23 °C (59-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

10-20 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Florida Gar

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

This fish will primarily feed on live/frozen foods such as shrimp. It may take some time to wean on to dead foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires a very large spacious tank with excellent filtration and water quality, appreciates some form of hiding spots.

[edit] Behaviour

A natural hunter which will slowly stalk its prey before it attacks.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

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