Lepisosteus osseus
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| Longnose Gar | |
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| Longnose Gar | |
| Species | Lepisosteus osseus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 2,460.518 liters 2,460,517.657 mL 650 US Gallons (2460.5L) |
| Size | 78.74 in
180-200 cm (70.9-78.7") |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 285.15 K 53.6 °F 513.27 °R 293.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
20-36 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Longnose 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
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] Videos
At Georgia Aquarium:
[edit] External links
Facts about Lepisosteus osseus
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Longnose Gar |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Lepisosteidae + |
| Foods | Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 78.74 in (200 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 36 + |
| Maximum hardness | 15 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 650 US Gallon (2,460.518 liters, 2,460,517.657 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 7 + |
| Minimum temperature | 285.15 K (12 °C, 53.6 °F, 513.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Lepisosteus osseus |
