Lepisosteus oculatus
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| Spotted Gar | |
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| Spotted Gar | |
| Species | Lepisosteus oculatus |
| Difficulty | Very Difficult |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL 350 US Gallons (1324.9L) |
| Size | 44.094 in
100-112 cm (39.4-44.1") |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 285.15 K 53.6 °F 513.27 °R 293.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
9-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
10-18 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Spotted Gar
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- An elongate slender fish with a long pointed snout and dorsal fin set way back towards the rounded caudal fin. The flanks and fins of this fish have large brown spots on a silver base colour.
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Facts about Lepisosteus oculatus
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Spotted Gar |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Very Difficult |
| Family | Lepisosteidae + |
| Foods | Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 44.094 in (112 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 18 + |
| Maximum hardness | 19 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 9 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 285.15 K (12 °C, 53.6 °F, 513.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Lepisosteus oculatus |
