Cuban Gar Care Guide
Atractosteus tristoechus
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Bioload Score
70000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 150.0 cm / 59.1"
- Temperature
- 24–29°C (75–85°F)
- pH Range
- 6.8 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 3000L (793 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- Cuba
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; diet consists of fish and crustaceans.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with other large species that are not small enough to be prey.
Good to Know
The Cuban Gar are critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and overfishing.
Gender Differences
Females tend to grow larger than males.
Stock Cuban Gar in Your Tank
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