Lepisosteus platyrhincus
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| Florida Gar | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| 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
[edit] External links
Facts about Lepisosteus platyrhincus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Florida Gar |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Lepisosteidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 51.969 in (132 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 20 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 288.15 K (15 °C, 59 °F, 518.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Lepisosteus platyrhincus |
