Alligator gar Care Guide
Atractosteus spatula
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Bioload Score
100000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 250.0 cm / 98.0"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 2000L (528 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on fish, crustaceans, and occasionally small mammals.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in large ponds or public aquariums due to its massive size.
Good to Know
Alligator Gar are known for their distinctive snouts and are among the largest freshwater fish in North America.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller than females.
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