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[gar fisherman]

has anyone ever tried a small gar in a tank? I recently purchased a 55gal tank and would like to try one.

 

[brian1973]

welcome to the tank.

Where are you planning on getting the gar, if your looking for a north american native GAR check out the link in my sig it has a forum specializing in North American natives, I am sur you can find some ther with the info you want.

 

[FishGeek]

Are you talking about the Asian Gar that is seen in alot of pet/fish stores??

 

[Lone Wolff]

Depends on your definition of small. Small gar in this part of the country are 18''-24" long. Big ones get over 5 feet long. You'd need a pond, not an aquarium unless you're talking about a baby gar. Even that would quickly outgrow a tank.

They're a blast to catch, but I don't think I'd want to try and care for one. Lotsa teeth!

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Needlenose Gar would be your best chance at a gar type of fish in a 55gal. You'll probably have to feed live foods every time.

 

[gar fisherman]

i aws gonna catch this spotted gar thats caught in an overflow pond near my house its only about 6 inches long

 

[brian1973]

i dont see any eason not to go for it..from what i found though you will have to move up to a larger tank. You will not need a tank heater for northern amrican natives.