Lepisosteus oculatus

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Spotted Gar
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
68 °F
527.67 °R
12 -20 °C (53.6-68°F)

Water Hardness

9-19

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

10-18 years

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Spotted Gar

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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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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